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Op-Ed
“Moderate” Democrats Are Really Conservatives — and They Are Dangerous
Refusing to take climate change seriously is a right-wing position.
Enjoy Your High, But Not at the Expense of Palestinian Human Rights
Israel's medical cannabis industry is legitimizing crimes against humanity in its eagerness for market share.
Trump’s Wall Is a Symbol With a Long and Toxic History
For the right, Trump's wall is not just a literal wall, but a symbol of racial domination.
Rethink Activism in the Face of Catastrophic Biological Collapse
In a world where a future is no longer guaranteed, where do we find the motivation to act? Here's a framework.
To Reduce Inequality, Let’s Downsize the Financial Sector
Economist Dean Baker proposes a plan to rein in the financial sector.
How Gates Foundation’s Push for “High-Quality” Curriculum Will Stifle Teaching
Getting schools to use ready-made lesson plans under the guise of “high-quality” curricula will reduce teacher autonomy.
What States Can Do to Reduce Poverty and Inequality Through Tax Policy
State governments have many options for recouping the windfalls the 1 percent received through the 2017 tax law.
Trump May Want to Be President Forever. Take the Threat Seriously.
If he calls, they will come.
Brazil Dam Collapse Is a Human Rights Disaster and Crime
Such disasters symbolize capitalism's failure to secure basic human rights and environmental protections in Brazil.
The Oakland Teachers Strike Is a Direct Challenge to Neoliberalism
The Oakland teachers’ strike is a watershed moment for U.S. labor.