Truthout
Op-Ed
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We Do Nice Things, But We Are Not Nice People: Living in Community
There were things I heard and saw that I did not agree with, and I questioned my own pacifism when defending myself.
Foreign Intervention or Local Peacebuilding in Nigeria?
Americans should recognize that it is important to provide non-military services that will unite local communities rather than divide them.
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Censorship and Myth-Making Enshrined Ignorance of Hiroshima and the Bomb
The official myth that the bombs saved lives by hurrying Japanu2019s surrender can no longer be believed except by those who love to be fooled.
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With Obama Torture Admission, John Yoo Should Be Investigated
Obama's admission that the United States tortured people provides another reason to investigate John Yoo, the author of the main memo providing the supposed legal basis for the CIA's …
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Overcoming Continuing Nuclear Dangers and Japan Prime Minister Abe’s Unconstitutional Coup
Despite the dangers of a great power nuclear war on display in Ukraine and the political coup in Japan that has shredded its Constitution, progress on abolishing nuclear weapons …
Israel and Palestine Can Never Be Secure Until Both Are Secure
When Israelis and Palestinians understand that their own security depends on the security of the other, there will be no more room for violence. Awareness needs to be built …
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The Inside Baseball of the Northwestern Football Players’ Right to Union Representation
Big Ten football is a big moneymaker, and its football players have organized a union to give them a fair share of the money the players' work brings in.
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Inflation Hawks: The Job Killers at the Fed
Many in the financial industry couldn't care less about unemployment. They don't want to risk any inflation that could erode the value of their wealth.
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The United States’ Farm-Grown Terrorism
No animals on factory farms should ever be given antibiotics, unless diagnosed as sick by a veterinarian.
Why the US and Britain Lost Russia in 2014
Angry white men resentful at their loss of power and unable to change domestic policies drive United States and British foreign policy with respect to Russia, argues historian John …