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The Syrian Conflict Won’t Steal My Christmas
Marcell Shehwaro describes the realities of life in Syria during the ongoing armed conflict between forces loyal to the current regime and those seeking to oust it.
William Rivers Pitt | Christmas in the Form of a Dream
Daddy, is Santa Claus real? Yes, dear, just as real as capitalism.
Your Festive Meal Could Be More Damaging Than a Long-Haul Flight
We miscalculate environmental risk; eating certain meats is about the worst thing you can do to the planet.
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Breaking Bread in Kabul
Kathy Kelly recalls her time in Kabul, working with young Afghanis learning conflict resolution.
The Christmas Day That Peace Broke Out
As once again politicians seek to unleash the dogs of war, a one-man play recalls the brief holiday truce that marked the first year of World War I.
The Year in Reproductive Justice: 47 Anti-Abortion Laws, Clinic Attacks and Hopeful Signs
In the face of intense attacks in 2015, activists rose to the occasion and continue to stand for reproductive justice for all.
The Terrible Things That Happen When Santa Claus Visits CEOs
A 20-year-old rule intended to control CEO pay has bloated executive paychecks while draining tax revenue and widening inequality.
If the Keystone XL Pipeline Is Dead, South Dakota Regulators Didn’t Get the Memo
TransCanada's pipeline is not as dead as some think, even after President Obama denied the presidential permit.
The Ticking Time Bomb of Uber
Uber has a habit of nickel-and-diming the public, its drivers and cities where it operates, despite its being a multi-billion-dollar-valued company.
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Debunking the Magnitude of Markets: A Holiday Story
If one applied market principles to a holiday meal, a guest might suggest charging the host to help clear the table after dinner.