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William Rivers Pitt | Life, Liberty, Happiness: Health, Food, Shelter
We can be so much more than we are.
Henry A. Giroux: Searching for Radical Democracy in the Ruins of Capitalism’s Economic Depravity
We can't just wait for neoliberal economics to tear apart society and then build from scratch.
Justice in Guatemala Deferred, Again
Christy Thornton talks to Jo-Marie Burt about the past, present, and future of the historic Rios Montt trial.
Blood on Their Hands: The Racist History of Modern Police Unions
Police unions have always played a powerful role in defending cops, no matter how brutal and racist their actions.
The Sterling Trial: Merlin Meets Curveball
The CIA seems to believe this tediously presented information helps it get its reputation back.
France Puts Off Delivery of Mistral to Russia “Indefinitely“
The first helicopter carrier, which was initially to be turned over to the Russians in October, will remain at quay for the time being.
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“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”: A Modern, Militarist Parable
Peter Jackson's series “The Hobbit” closed with a festschrift of gore but its sheer silliness conceals a much more serious message.
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BDS, Academic Freedom and Self-Censoring Debate on Campus
When academics decide to self-censor and not debate Israel-Palestine, they have given up their academic freedom.
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You Have the Right to Remain Angry
We expect the police to protect and not harm us; in return, they expect our respect regardless of any transgressions.
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The War on Hen-Pecking
All states should follow Californiau2019s example and make egg producers treat laying hens better.