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Refusing to Comply With Structural Racism: From Emmett Till to Sandra Bland
Like those before her, Sandra took conscious risks in the demand for dignity and respect, and she paid with her life.
The Rise of the Underground Economy
The decline of unions precipitated the rise of the underground economy.
Candidates Ignore the Role Race Plays in Determining Who Thrives and Who Struggles
Sanders and O'Malley, like the rest of the candidates, have built political platforms that largely ignore race.
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US Must Choke Off Predatory Payday Loans and Create Low-Cost “Public Option” Banking
New rules for predatory payday lenders would prevent many abuses and give consumers a way out of lenders' debt trap.
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Adjunct Professors and Workers’ Rights
One group involved in the workers' rights movement that has received far too little attention is adjunct college professors.
A Supreme Threat to US Democracy
We're one judge away from government of the corporations, by the corporations, and for the corporations.
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Scott Walker Is the Belle of the ALEC Ball
Wisconsin has become the new ALEC darling.
The Balance of Power in the Middle East Just Changed
For the first time in decades, the two major powers in the Middle East have opened the door to relations.
Iranian Dissidents Explain Why They Support the Nuclear Deal
We know what politicians think about the Iran nuclear deal. How about asking some opponents of Iran's regime?
El Salvador’s Draconian Abortion Laws Are a Miscarriage of Justice
El Salvador has one of the most archaic abortion laws in the world, denying women autonomy over their bodies.