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To Help Syrians, Back Real Diplomacy to End the War
Real diplomacy - the kind requiring compromise for a meaningful agreement - is just getting started.
When the Rich Took Over Our Neighborhood
Inequality in housing has reached Dickensian dimensions. The middle class is being squeezed to the edge as the rich drive up real estate values.
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A Brief History of ISIS and the Problem With the West’s War on Terror
Polls suggest the majority of the public would support military action against the group commonly referred to as the ISIS.
Our Generation, Our Choice: Youth Draw Connections Between Race, Environment and Immigration
Justice for people of color depends on addressing all forms of inequality.
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US Bases in the East China Sea Are Creating an Arms Race
It is time for the US to vacate its overseas bases and engage in purely peaceful diplomatic, labor, and trade relations.
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The Sartorial Focus on Female Politicians
The year 2008 served as a template for what not to do regarding media coverage of these politicians.
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The “War on Terror” and Gay Marriage: How a Generation Turned Against Religious Extremism
A sweeping change has transformed our nation.
Henry A. Giroux | Beyond Dystopian Visions in the Age of Neoliberal Authoritarianism
Casino capitalism has created a dead zones of the imagination that even Orwell could not have envisioned.
Obama, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is on Cuba
We must pressure Obama to act decisively to realize his promise to truly normalize relations with Cuba.
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How the Myth of the Meritocracy Ruins Students
The biggest problem afflicting students isn't standardized testing - it's our cultural myth of meritocracy.