Truthout
Op-Ed
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City of Portland Must Acknowledge Role in World War II Internments
If Portland is to ever become truly world class, it needs to finally atone for its role in the ethnic cleansing.
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Who’s Missing From Syria’s Peace Talks?
Those organizing Syria's peace talks must go beyond ticking the gender representation box. Real inclusion of women is essential.
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Black Lives Matter Interrupts Business as Usual
The “target” of the movement is not one or two officials or government agencies. The issue is about all of society.
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Surely Hillary Clinton Knows Why Wall Street Pays Her
Hillary Clinton is surely aware that Wall Street won't give politicians millions without expecting something big in return.
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If You Want to Win, Go Progressive
Voter turnout is high when voters have real progressive candidates and a truly progressive platform to support.
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Mitigating the Harm Done to Children’s Health in Flint
Nowhere near enough is being done to heal Flint's poisoned children.
Turning Our Backs on the Nation’s Vulnerable
A growing number of states are booting poor people from assistance programs.
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Exile as a Space of Disruption in the Academy
When students are told that feeling uncomfortable is alien to learning itself, the critical nature of teaching and learning is compromised.
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Monsanto’s Roundup Kills and Damages More Than Weeds
Protests against Monsanto's Roundup - with its poisonous, weed-killing glyphosate - have spread around the globe.
Nonviolent Resistance in the South Hebron Hills of Palestine
No child's walk to school should involve armed soldiers and fear of sometimes being chased and assaulted by angry adults.