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Plutocrats’ Pay Off: Why Keystone Tops Agenda of New “Koch Congress”
Even if you are aware of the Koch brothers, here are a few facts rarely connected for Americans that drive today's big debates, the dimensions of which are different …
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Lessons on Mobilizing the Rising American Electorate
Forward Together has been working to mobilize families within historically marginalized communities through civic engagement.
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Walmart Workers Rally in “Global Day of Action for Decent Work“
Walmart workers in 10 countries are protesting for living wages, consistent scheduling and employment security.
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Cultivating Climate Justice: Brazilian Workers Leading the Charge Toward Zero Waste
The recycling workers of Brazil are on the forefront of a nation-wide movement for zero waste.
Not So Paranoid
Your conspiracy theorist friend isn't looking so paranoid anymore.
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Kevin Drum Doesn’t Like Postal Banking: A Reply
Stepping beyond the issue of postal banking, there is a basic question of how we think about the Postal Service.
Do Wars Really Defend America’s Freedom?
US politicians and pundits are fond of saying that America's wars have defended America's freedom.
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Outcast Island
October 9, 2014 marked the end of an era for Boston's homeless, ill and marginalized residents when the sole bridge to Long Island was closed.
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Redefining “Imminent”
Our government has long taken bold advantage of the willingness to support lavish spending on armaments and to accept civilian casualties in military adventures abroad and depletion of domestic …
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Fossil-Fueled Republicanism
Pop the champagne corks in Washington, it's party time for Big Energy.