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How One California Farmer Is Battling the Worst Drought in 1,200 Years
Californiau2019s byzantine water system and crushing drought are leading farmers to extraordinary measures as they try to keep themselves from running dry.
Media Inflate Threat With “ISIS Plots” That Don’t Actually Involve ISIS
The specter of ISIS constantly trying to enlist dozens of Americans is a crucial element in maintaining the current war effort.
Manhunters, Inc.: How the Predator and Extrajudicial Execution Became Washington’s Calling Cards
French philosopher Gregoire Chamayou has taken a fresh look at the radically new form of warfare wreaking havoc on fundamental human categories, whether of war, legality or sovereignty.
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Playing Games With Reproductive Health Coverage
The yearly Hyde Amendment debate exposes legislators who would deny poor women their rights.
Tim DeChristopher | Climate Change Is a Moral Issue
The movements that persevere are those that find a form of hope, even in dark times.
Will Congress Be Duped Again on Offshore Taxes?
While the rest of us pay the sticker price, lawmakers are considering a special deluxe tax rate for giant corporations.
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Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders Back Iran Framework Deal
As it was before, so it is now: the question of whether Congress will blow up diplomacy with Iran.
How Wall Street Used Swaps to Get Rich at the Expense of Cities
A recent report by Saqib Bhatti of the Roosevelt Institute describes a number of financial deals between Wall Street and municipalities as predatory.
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A Freedom Ride for Stephon
It's election day in Chicago, and until it's over political types here are unlikely to write about much of anything else.
Robin Hood Tax Coalition Calls on Congress to Fulfill Dr. King’s Calls for a Beloved Community
With Americans marking the 47th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. just days earlier, a broad coalition of community activists will converge on 25 US …