Truthout
Op-Ed
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Is This “American Exceptionalism”?
The US will only be “exceptional” when all Americans have an equal shot at success.
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When Poverty Was the Enemy, Not the Poor
The poverty rate in the US would be 15 percent higher if not for the War on Poverty and government anti-poverty programs since 1967.
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Americans Should Embrace Their Radical History
American history education is once again a political and cultural battleground.
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Organic and Local: Still the Gold Standard
Supporting local farmers. Keeping money in the community. Eating fresher, in-season food. These are all good reasons to buy local.
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How Much Moral High Ground Does the US Have Over ISIS?
The United States' war on sexual violence, mass murder and religious persecution should begin at home.
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The Deficit Is Down and the Deficit Hawks Are Furious
The deficit hawks are perfectly happy to see upward redistribution continue. After all, they and their patrons have been the beneficiaries.
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The Truth About Columbus Day: Why Are We Celebrating?
Today, while millions across the US are celebrating Columbus Day, the city of Seattle is celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Banning Medical Pot Makes No Sense
Why deny a cancer or AIDS patient a medication that reduces suffering?
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Schools Need to Learn the Importance of Recess
Seattle is following a national trend in reducing recess time in primary grades as school districts obsess about raising test scores.
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The Continuing Saga of Anti-Indianism in America: Critique of a Bestseller and the Reviewers Who Praise It
The heralded biography of ‘Red Cloud, The Heart of Everything That Is: The Untold Story of Red Cloud, An American Legend,’ reflects strong anti-Indian bias missed by mainstream reviewers.