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How Seattle City Council Is Fighting the TPP’s Fast-Track: An Interview With Kshama Sawant
While the resolution is mostly symbolic, supporters cited the large volume of foreign trade in the city as justification for Seattle taking a stand on the issue.
The Native American Genocide and the Teaching of US History
In many US classrooms, the United States is left out of the list of countries where genocide has occurred.
Student Debt Strikers Grow in Number and in Power
Today, there are more than 100 debt strikers.
Los Angeles Teachers Escalate Action to Demand Fair Treatment
Fifteen thousand members of United Teachers filled downtown LA on February 26 to demand a fair contract for themselves and their students.
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Pledges for Humanitarian Aid to Syria Fall Short of Target by Billions
More than 12 million people inside Syria are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
The Great Game in Afghanistan: The US Is Losing Out
A new chapter could unfold in war-torn Afghanistan in which the Chinese role would only grow, while the US role declines.
Executive Action Leaves Many Undocumented Immigrants in State of Apprehension and Uncertainty
While some are relieved and excited about the Obama administration's immigration executive action, many fear the policy is temporary.
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Wind Powers “Green” Growth in Kenya, but for Whom?
The Lake Turkana region in Kenya is part of a government development plan to increase domestic energy production. But who really benefits?
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“The Rise of Islamic State” Offers Policy Lessons for US Hawks
In a new book, Patrick Cockburn looks at the legacy of recent wars in the Middle East.
Nature Needs a New Pronoun: To Stop the Age of Extinction, Let’s Start by Ditching “It“
Calling the natural world “it” absolves us of moral responsibility and opens the door to exploitation. Here's what we can say instead.