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To Fix the ACA, We Do Not Need a Public Option, We Need a Private Extraction
Removing private interests could be the simple solution to fixing the Affordable Care Act.
Stamped From the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in the US
Racist thought is alive and well in the US.
Economic Update: Addiction, Capitalism and 12-Step Programs
This week's episode discusses car loans, sales showing falsity of economic “recovery” claims, the G-20 meetings coordinating global austerity and more.
Dystopian Nightmare: Eyewitness Decries Police Repression at G20 Summit as 100,000 Take to Streets
Srecko Horvat, who is taking part in the G20 alternative summit, discusses the violence demonstrators have faced in Hamburg, Germany.
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The Real Threat
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Does the Militarization of Police Lead to More People Killed? Research Says Yes
A new study indicates that militarized police forces are more likely to deploy violent tactics against people and even pets.
Banks Have Cut Funding for Fossil Fuels Projects 22 Percent
Activist groups say that's not enough: There's no resting, even after divestment victories.
The Struggle Isn’t Over: Lessons From South Africa’s Student Movement
The struggle is not yet over.
Election Experts See Flaws in Trump Voter Commission’s Plan to Smoke Out Fraud
Experts say that running states' voter rolls against federal databases will result in thousands of errors and could distort fraud.
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June Jobs Report Signals There Is More Room for Growth
The unemployment rate rose very slightly to 4.4 percent in June.