Truthout
Op-Ed
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The “Golden Age of Capitalism” Was an Era of Racism and Secret Coups
A political revolution against our current system would not be the return to a less megalomaniacal Republican Party.
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Henry A. Giroux | Donald Trump and the Plague of Atomization in a Neoliberal Age
Isolation and fear do not foster a healthy democratic society, but they are the norm under neoliberalism.
Will Uber Go Under?
Austin's experience suggests a very simple way to rein in the company.
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What the Democratic Party Could Learn From Its Overseas Footsoldiers
Votes from Democrats Abroad often make the critical difference in close contests — and demonstrate that every vote counts.
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Obama Administration Prepares to Reinforce the Militarized Police Occupation of Black America
Obama increased militarization of local police 24-fold before banning some kinds of Pentagon weapons transfers.
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How Repealing the Johnson Amendment Could Ruin Politics
This somewhat obscure political rule that keeps religious groups from directly using their churches to campaign on behalf of politicians.
Our Deteriorating Environment: Is Anybody Listening?
We hear less and less from political leaders on climate change.
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At Freedom Square, the Revolution Lives in Brave Relationships
Chicago's Freedom Square occupation by young Black activists is a lesson in transformation and healing.
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From World War II to Iraq: Captain Khan and the Citizen Soldier
As we rightly denounce Trump's attacks on the Khans, we can't forget Clinton backed the war that took Humayun's life.
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New World Bank Policies Imperil Environment and Land Defenders
Just five months since the murder of Honduran environmental defender Berta Caceres, the Bank is passing new safeguards that do more harm than good.