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How to “Make America Great”: Invest in Its Children
Many children don't receive the kind of nurturing support they need in order to grow up to be mature, thoughtful and informed citizens.
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The Real Problem With the USDA
The USDA's removal of animal welfare reports and enforcement records from its website is disgraceful but not at all surprising.
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What Trump Can and Can’t Do to Reverse President Obama’s Arctic Protections
Trump's climate-denying administration love fossil fuels, but they'll have to clear several legal hurdles to bring back Arctic drilling.
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Greece Under Continuous Siege: Syriza’s Disastrous Political Stance
Greece's radical left has been dealt a heavy blow by its sell-out government and complacent intellectuals.
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Trump’s Trade Reforms Will Not Increase US Wages
Trump's proposals for high tariffs might sound good. But combined with policies that weaken unions, they're not good for wages.
The Meaning of “1984” and “Brave New World” in These Trumpian Times
Sales of Orwell's “1984” have boomed. How can we read it politically and practically?
An Abridged Glossary of Corporate Education Reform
Disaster struck when the Senate confirmed the controversial Trump Secretary of Education nominee, billionaire Betsy DeVos.
February 22 at Standing Rock: A Last Beginning
Maybe something positive will result from the dangerously brazen antics of the Trump administration.
Five Steps to Maintain Unity and Membership Under “Right to Work“
How can unions operate under these hostile conditions?
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Trump’s Muslim Ban and the Challenge of the Left Today
Trump's Muslim ban is a step toward authoritarian transnational capitalism and must be fought in its global context.