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Look Ma: No Teeth… No Future!
So few of us will demand to have government do what governments were actually set up to accomplish: be our safety net when troubles arise.
How We Broke the Bank of England
Robert Johnson says, "I used to tell my dad, if I'm fortunate enough to see St. Peter and get through the gate, I'm not going to get in because …
Iraq in Crisis: Militant Advance Sparks Mass Displacement as “Failed” US Experiment Disintegrates
Iraq is on the brink of disintegration as Sunni militants seize more towns and now set their sights on the capital Baghdad.
Protesters Clash With Police in Brazil: Dave Zirin on World Cup 2014
Dave Zirin, author of “Dancing with The Devil,” on why Brazilian protesters are fighting against the sport they love.
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Presbyterians Poised for Historic Vote Against Israel’s Occupation of Palestine
Presbyterians meeting in Detroit have a historic opportunity to help change the fundamental dynamics of the Israel-Palestine conflict by considering divestment.
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What Happens When the Tea Party Goes to Washington
Dave Brat wants to bring libertarian economics to the US, and double-down on 34 miserable years of Reaganomics.
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Cancer Care in the U.S – Achilles Heel of a Profit-Driven System
Care of cancer in this country is outpacing other health care problems and is already pricing itself beyond the reach of many Americans.
Caring About Peace and Justice on Campus, and Beyond
To really work for peace and justice, we have to see both as under the stewardship of all of us, and that peace and justice are the entitlements of …
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The Legacy of World War II
I realized that while I was born after the war was over, D-day and World War II were a real and tangible part of my childhood.
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Five Reasons to Boycott Starbucks
It's time for Starbucks to own up to the fact that, despite its purported concern for society, the company worships exclusively at the altar of profits.