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Op-Ed
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Donald Trump, Militias and the Paradox of “Whiteness History Month”
This observance seeks to become part of a conversation that explains how whiteness and privilege function in society.
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On Sale: Tax Avoidance, Corruption and Secrecy
The long ignored use of secretive offshore companies ensures the indefinite rule of an oligarchy that writes our laws.
Why I’m Ready to Get Arrested With Restaurant Workers
Everyone who cares about the state of our democracy should join us.
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Maya Schenwar | When Prison Reform Means Prison Expansion
Although “prison reform” is gaining steam in progressive and conservative circles alike, it doesn't always look like progress.
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Sadistic Capitalism: Six Urgent Matters for Humanity in Global Crisis
This current crisis of global capitalism is not the same as earlier structural crises. This one is fast becoming sadistic.
The Panama Papers, Bail-Ins and the Push to Go Cashless
It seems a war on cash is being waged, not to stimulate the economy, but to save the lucrative private banking scheme at all costs.
Make Trump Great Again! Taking “The Donald” to Toddler Town
Frida Berrigan wonders how to explain Trump to her children, only to realize that her children should actually explain the world to Trump.
Democracy: The Continuing Fight Against Factions
Let's get behind movements like Democracy Spring and take back our democracy from the clutches of faction and oligarchy.
Reining in CEO Pay: Market Discipline at the Top
Market discipline can be a beautiful sight when it is applied to those at the top.
The US Is Militarizing the Pacific — and Not Taking Questions
Hawaii's members of Congress sit at the linchpin of a huge realignment of US military power. But they remain silent.