Truthout
Op-Ed
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The Iran Framework: A Case Study in Engagement
The nuclear agreement comes at a crucial moment, not merely in terms of Iran's nuclear-weapon potential but more broadly with respect to the chaotic shape of Middle East politics.
Banned Pesticide Continues to Poison People
Methyl bromide pesticide, which was banned in 2005, remains in use in the US due to critical exemption permits.
With Bernie Sanders in the Race, Hillary Clinton Can’t Dodge Trade
Sen. Bernie Sanders stands alone in his single-minded focus on the economy.
Coddling the Rich
Congress is gutting vital programs for the poor while heaping billions of dollars of relief on a few wealthy families.
Imagine Fewer Autos (It’s Easy if You Try)
National Bike Month is an opportunity to envision the post-car future.
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Letter to Loretto
A whistleblower bids farewell to incarceration and moves on with his life.
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Prosecuting Cops Does Not Equal Justice
Celebrating charges is like celebrating crumbs.
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The US From Abroad: Still Seen as a Strange Liberator
How can a racialized “democracy” teach the world lessons about respect for the law when it violates the law within its borders?
Fast Track: A Gut-Kick to the Progressive Movement
It's time to put people and the planet above giant corporations and Wall Street.
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Jails Are a Cash Cow for the Rich
Thanks to kickbacks from phone companies, state and local governments have every reason to keep their prison cells filled, no matter what the cost to the rest of society.