Truthout
Op-Ed
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Why Are We Afraid of Naming and Confronting Capitalism?
Why is it that many of us will openly and forcefully critique “classism” but enthusiastically shy away from condemning capitalism in the same way?
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Charlie Hebdo: We Must Grieve the Dead Without Misconstruing Racism as Democratic Ideal
Political cartoons are free speech, but they are not always innocent and inherently democratic.
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Twelve Ways to Drive GMOs and Monsanto’s Roundup off the Market
Given the dangers posed by GMOs and Roundup, it's time to move aggressively forward.
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Why Carbon Should Be Left in the Ground
We must keep carbon in the ground to save our planet. And fortunately, some countries, like Denmark, are already working on that.
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Time to Stand Up to the NYPD
Police need to be empowered so they do not fear speaking up when they see misbehavior by their colleagues.
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Renewable Energy for National Security
America is vulnerable and unprepared.
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Change Greece – Change Europe – Change4all!
A victory for Syriza will allow Greece to escape from the current catastrophic situation but it will also represent green shoots of change for Europe.
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Obama Should Not Prop Up Mexico’s Corrupt President
If Obama gives Pena Nieto the expected pat on the back, it will be a stab in the back to the Mexican movement for justice and transparency.
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Why Protest Won’t Get the NYPD What It Wants
The NYPD's actions represent a growing rift between the police department and the mayor's office.
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Obamacare Counselor: “On the Surface, People Have Choices. But It’s a Complete Farce“
I'm basically an insurance broker, except I'm paid by the government instead of an insurance company. And I'm making a crappy non-profit wage.