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Op-Ed
Austerity or Grexit: A False Dichotomy
Greece has shown the world that there is an alternative to austerity: wresting power from the hands of elites and reasserting democratic control.
The Confederate Flag at War (but Not the Civil War)
“It is good to see the Confederate flag coming down in some places, but I suspect that reports of its final furling are premature.”
Think California’s Drought Is Bad? Try Palestine’s
While Israelis water their lawns and swim in Olympic-sized pools, Palestinians a few kilometers away are literally dying of thirst.
Greece’s Syriza: A Government With Tactics but No Strategy
The Syriza-led coalition government in Greece has no contingency plan in the event of a sudden Grexit.
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Wall Street Sales Tax Moves Away From the Children’s Table
Those who are serious about reducing inequality support a FTT, the other politicians are sitting at the children's table.
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Immigrant Youth to Presidential Candidates: Promises Will Not Win Our Support
Immigrant Youth to the Presidential Candidates: enough with promises, demand immigration changes today.
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Tantrums Unleashed After Rainbows Illuminate White House
The Supreme Court's affirmation of the right to marry and its rainbow striped afterglow unleashed conservative tantrums.
Pope Calls for Rethinking the Outdated Criteria That Rule the World
Pope Francis' revolutionary encyclical addresses not just climate change but the banking crisis.
Dean Baker | Greece and the Euro After the Referendum
To the great consternation of the eurozone leadership, the Greek people rejected the austerity package offered.
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Holding Politicians to Their Word: Let’s Get Money Out of Politics
All across the country, people are finding ways to ensure the momentum for campaign finance reforms continues to build.