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“The Settlers”: New Film Reveals History and Consequences of Israeli Settlements
We examine the history and consequences of decades of Israeli settlement construction on Palestinian lands.
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Prison Phone Companies Seek New Revenue Source in Electronic Messaging
Prison phone companies are turning to a restricted form of email to turn a profit after the FCC capped exorbitant phone rates.
Five Years On, the Spirit of Tahrir Square Has Been All but Crushed
Five years on, it seems as if little has changed in Egypt, and the proud revolutionary spirit has been almost completely wiped out.
Will the 2016 Primaries Be Electronically Rigged?
Computerized election rigging in the 2016 primaries threatens all US candidates - and free and fair elections.
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The Refugees of Flint’s Water Crisis
While undocumented immigrants are often wary of interaction with authorities, a new wave of political terror is converging with public health catastrophe.
Proposed Methane Rule Could Protect Pennsylvanians’ Health and Climate
Gov Wolf announced a new plan to reduce methane pollution from fracking.
The Latest Tax Scam in Corporate “Inversion” – Who Pays Instead?
An inversion allows corporations to pretend to be non-US companies and dodge taxes, while still benefiting from US taxes.
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“When We Fight, We Win!”: The Art of Transformative Organizing
Winning requires a “we,” a community, a group, an organization. And transformative change, in the face of powerful forces, requires a fight.
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My Dream for 2016: Creating Social Transformation Through Building Deeper Relationships
A community organizer offers some ideas on how to build stronger relationships in order to sustain social movements in 2016.
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The Robin Hood Army
It's heartening to read about an altruistic movement with no hidden motives except to feed the hungry, homeless and needy.