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The White Man’s Last Tantrum?
With the U.S. government shutdown and a threatened credit default, Tea Party Republicans are testing out a new system of national governance in which they get their way u2013 …
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Witnessing the Projects: Audrey Petty’s “High Rise Stories“
In “High Rise Stories,” editor Audrey Petty has put a human face on public housing, offering front-line histories that address the institutional roadblocks and self-sabotage that all too often …
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Anatomy of Banning a Worldview
Tucson schools banned books, shut down the Raza studies department and colluded with Arizona to attempt to ban a purportedly
Hardliners Determined to Undermine ‘Historic’ Prospect of Peace With Iran
While US and Iranian government take steps to resolve issue of sanctions and Iranian nuclear program, Israel remains an obstacle.
Government Shutdown Spares Military but Hurts Children and the Poor
Rania Khalek: Government shutdown means halting social services while maintaining NSA spying, deportations and continuing drone strikes in Afghanistan.
“Dramatic, Painful” Government Shutdown Disproportionately Impacts Working Poor, People of Color
As negotiations remain stalled, Imara Jones of Colorlines.com looks at who is being hardest hit by the shutdown.
Herman Wallace’s Conviction Overturned and Immediate Release Ordered!
No application for bail is required, and the State is given 30 days to notify Herman if they plan to re-indict him.
Torture Opponents Say Ban Dick Cheney from Canada or Prosecute Him
Torture suspect and former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is scheduled to speak at the Toronto Global Forum.
Living a Death
Will India or any other country give me asylum? I do not know at all.
Free & Equal Releases Video of First-Ever UN Ministerial Meeting on LGBT Human Rights
The Free & Equal campaign aims to raise awareness of homophobic and transphobic violence and discrimination, and encourage greater respect for the rights of LGBT people.