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Bill of Rights 2014
That this Bill of Rights shall not limit the type of society that we determine to have in order to reflect the contemporary need for justice, the evolution of …
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Don’t Ask the Pentagon Where Its Money Goes
(Image: Jared Rodriguez / Truthout)President Barack Obama proudly signed the law that repealed the Pentagon’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, freeing lesbian, gay, and bisexual Americans (although not trans people) to openly …
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The Importance of Being Exceptional: From Ancient Greece to 21st Century US
To make an exception of yourself is as immoral a proceeding for a nation as it is for an individual.
The True History of Blowback in One Sentence
Remember that history exists, and actions have consequences, and this event is tied to that event is tied to the other event in a tapestry of escalating cascading fallout, …
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The Eurozone, Back in Crisis
Europe has surprised many people, myself included, with its resilience.
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Animals Die, Woman Cries, but We Are Unmoved
It is an unconscious perception of the world that causes us to see mass slaughter of some animals but not others as normal, and tells us we should not …
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Time to Rethink the War on Terror
Trying murderers alleged terrorists in civilian courts sends a message to the rest of the world that America won't sacrifice its core values in the fight against terrorism.
Public Says No to Silencing Prisoners’ Speech
Democracy is never served by silence.
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“My Father Was Killed By a Computer,” Says Seven Year Old Afghan Child
If you could see Imal in this video, you would want to hug Imal immediately.
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Three Youth, Three Destinies: Which One for Gaza?
Residents of the Gaza Strip - 65% of whom are under 25 - are resilient, but how much more can they stand?