Truthout
Op-Ed
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$15 an Hour Now – Not Five to Seven Years From Now
It's long been proven that in the wake of a minimum wage increase, more money cycles throughout a local economy, creating more demand for goods and services.
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Fighting Back Through Resistance: Challenging the Defunding and Privatization of Public Education
Pennsylvania should start by fully funding public education.
The Power of Persistence in New York City’s Fight for Affordable Housing
Organizers are harnessing the energy of the Rent Guidelines Board's rent freeze vote.
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Where Does Bernie Sanders Stand on Israeli Settlements in the West Bank?
Bernie, as the main Democratic challenger to Hillary, should address Palestinian's human rights.
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Three Lessons From Last Weekend’s Confederate Flag Rallies
The South isn't rising, and the country can act on several issues in the wake of a new racist upsurge.
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Dirty Energy vs. Clean Power: The Past Battles the Future at Seneca Lake
Crestwood Midstream Partners has been pushing to build gas storage at Seneca Lake, and residents are pushing back.
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What Happens After the Confederate Flag Comes Down
The South Carolina Senate's vote to remove the Confederate flag is the first step towards addressing our shared history.
William Rivers Pitt | The Business Is Death, and Business Is Good
From Independence Day into Sunday, US forces launched 38 air attacks against Iraq in both Iraq and Syria.
Thomas Piketty to Angela Merkel: Austerity Has Failed
Five leading economists warn the German chancellor, “History will remember you for your actions this week.”
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New Internet Censorship Law Could Be Coming to South Africa
The Draft Online Regulation Policy issued by the Film and Publication Board of South Africa is audacious and misguided.