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Op-Ed
Go West, Young Man: Bernie Sanders’ Path to Victory and Political Revolution
Sanders still has a path to the nomination, and a strong one at that.
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Correcting David Brooks’ Mischaracterizations of Bernie Sanders’ Proposals
It's time to embrace the reshaping of our systems if we are to avoid the decline of our county's “general welfare.”
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Don’t Thank a Fascist for the Lesson in Authority
The time of authoritarianism and public discussion about that kind of leadership has returned. And now, it's time again to discuss it.
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From Scapegoating to Solidarity: 2016 Is the Year to Turn the Immigration Debate Around
GOP candidates are campaigning against a nonexistent influx of undocumented immigrants. Now, if only more US voters knew.
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William Rivers Pitt | The Frictionless Machine of Modern Fascism
This is the most dangerous election in living memory.
What to Watch for as This Super Tuesday’s Results Come In
A strong performance could mean the candidate will take the state due to the large number of swing states.
A Case for Demilitarizing the Military
It's time to examine the realities of both the US military and changing civilian relations to it.
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How to Reduce Gun-Related Deaths in the US by More Than 80 Percent
Immediately passing three pieces of legislation nationally could save tens of thousands of lives in this year alone.
The Year of the Angry Economists
Leading presidential candidates in both political parties are trashing the trade agreements that many economists have devoted their careers to promoting.
No Welcome Mat for Fascism: Stop Whining About Trump’s Right to “Free Speech“
Equating the violence of the oppressor with the actions of those who defend against that violence is an indulgence of white supremacy.