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Obama Can Burnish His Legacy by Meeting With Agent Orange Victims in Vietnam
President Obama can fortify his legacy by meeting with victims of Agent Orange the United States sprayed on Vietnam during the war.
Let’s Open Up the Democratic Party to Public Participation
Here are four proposed reforms which could benefit from a public and recorded vote at the Democratic National Convention.
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Blocking Wall Street’s Revolving Door
The AFL-CIO convinced 40 percent of Lazard shareholders to support a ban on golden parachutes for bank executives.
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Donald Trump in South Sudan: What Trumps the Horrors of a Hellscape? The Donald!
Even in South Sudan, Trump has the ability to suck the air out of any room.
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The Flint Chess Game: The Politics of the Battlefield
Those protected by power have been excluded from the process being exacted against their underlings facing indictments.
The Fed’s Urge to Raise Interest Rates
The Fed's decision to put off an interest rate hike is good news, but the real question is why it's even considering such a hike.
William Rivers Pitt | “Boots on the Ground” in Iraq: Here We Go Again
There has to be a way off this merry-go-round.
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Remembering Muhammad Salah
We can best pay homage to the life of Muhammad Salah by continuing to work for justice for the Palestinian people.
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Progressive Politics Don’t Feel So Inclusive When You’re Latino
Failing to understand the interests of 55 million Latinos has been one of the greatest political failures of our time.
Let’s Get Serious About Inequality and Socialism
If we are serious about inequality, we have to address the supremacy of capital, directly and forcefully.