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Prof. Salaita and His Attorneys Respond to University of Illinois Trustee Vote to Terminate His Tenured Position Over Gaza Tweets
Prof. Steven Salaita and his attorneys responded today to the announcement that the Board of Trustees voted to terminate him from a tenured position at the University of Illinois …
Senate Vote on Amendment: A Historic Leap Forward for Democracy
Today's historic vote will be remembered as an important moment in the democracy movementu2019s successful effort to win a constitutional amendment to rescue our elections.
ISIL, the US, and Curing Our Addiction to Violence
President Obama's Wednesday night address on the Islamic State reintroduced a war weary nation to more violent intervention in Iraq, another war weary nation.
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Will (East) Jerusalem Ever Be the Palestinian Capital? Raff Piccolo
However justified Abbas may be, and however much standing Palestinian territorial claims may have amongst the international community, one cannot shy away from observing the facts on the ground.
Shh! Life in a State of Surveillance
Nowadays it seems everyone wants to get their hands on our personal data.
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The Senate Just Voted to Keep Big Money in Politics; Three Reasons to Celebrate Anyway
The fact that the issue reached the Senate floor is a huge victory for the American people, who overwhelmingly say they want something done about corporate influence in elections.
The Independence Referendum in Scotland: A Beginner’s Guide
Voters in Scotland will go to the polls soon and decide whether they will have an independent country.
NRA Hosts “Killer Cop” Competition Amid National Outcry Over Police Violence
The NRA's annual National Police Shooting Competition judges officers on who's best at using lethal weapons.
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Indigenous Peoples Seek Presence in Post-2015 Development Agenda
Indigenous people have lived in a sustainable way for centuries and passed their knowledge from generation to generation, feeding their people without damaging the natural environment.
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Missouri Legislature Overrides Governor, Brings Back 72 Hour Wait Prior to Abortion
“Today's vote is just another example of our elected officials playing politics with the lives of women and their families.”