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Solitary Confinement Is Used to Break People — I Know Because I Endured It
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit the use of solitary confinement. This legislation is vital.
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Education, Beauty and Civility: Beyond the Absence of War
It is not simply the absence of war that creates prosperity or the preservation of good things — an enriched sense of civility does that.
How One Missouri School District Took on Poverty and a Tornado
The challenges that Joplin faces limit the futures of millions of students in rural, suburban, and inner-city school districts.
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A Commencement Address for the Most Indebted Class Ever
The system is trying to squeeze you harder than any generation before you.
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Refugees Unwelcome in Australia: Reading the Signs of a Humanitarian Crisis
The Australian government should learn the language of empathy.
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The “Afterbern”: What’s Next for the American Left?
The question for socialists is not whether or not to support Bernie's campaign, but rather: What do we do now?
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The Vicious Spiral of Economic Inequality and Financial Crises
There is compelling evidence that economic inequality is both a result of, and contributor to, economic crises.
Hillary Wants Bill Clinton as Mr. Economic “Fix It“
Those outside the 1% who understand how the Clintons undermined their economic wellbeing have every reason to be leery.
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Behind North Carolina’s War With the Feds
Rena Evans, Aaron Rothemich and Giancarlo M. write on the state's showdown with the federal government.
Fighting for an Alternative to Big Banks
Activists are demanding accessible, affordable financial services through the postal system as part of a broader agenda to rein in Wall Street.