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Control the Corporations Before They Completely Control Us
Powerful multinational corporations are a great danger to democracy and to most people. Regulation of corporations should be consolidated into one agency with stronger regulation, enforcement of antitrust laws …
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The Complexities of Black Community Control of Police
Does the existence of the board make it easier or more difficult to organize for fundamental change?
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Suffocating Dissent: Gagging the Media in Ethiopia
Intent on hiding its human rights violations, Ethiopia's government denies the independent press the freedom to operate.
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Five Reasons No Progressive Should Support Hillary Clinton
In five key policy areas, Clinton has maintained positions to the right of liberal - and certainly not progressive.
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Cuba Uncensored
Fidel Castro, according to one Cuban, had good intentions over a half century ago, but he grew stubborn.
Meet ISIS: Saudi Arabia’s Newest Frankenstein
We have a modern-day Frankenstein story on our hands. In this story, Saudi Arabia is Dr. Frankenstein, and ISIS is its monster.
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Prison Supply Chains Reveal Some Surprises
Incarceration can be a big money maker.
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Brian Williams’ White Lie – Another Look
Brian Williams' stories come at a time when the US public is addicted to militarism.
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Indigenous Knowledge on Trial: Defending and Defining Mexican-American Studies
The legal fight over Mexican-American studies in Arizona schools is a culture war waged against indigenous knowledge.
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The Dangers of “Incestuous Amplification“
Even smart, flexible people can fall prey to incestuous amplification - when a closed group of people repeat the same things to each other.