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Open Letter to the 85 Richest People on the Planet (cc: Kevin O’Leary)
Kevin O'Leary's recent remarks inspire this open letter to the 85 richest people in the world.
Gar Alperovitz: Capitalism in Long Term Stagnation and Decay
Gar Alperovitz tells Paul Jay that if you concentrate wealth at the top, there's not enough purchasing power to make the rest of the system work.
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Richard Sherman’s GPA and “Thug” Label: The Codes That Blind
While media hype certainly plays a role in the lingering focus on Sherman after the on-field interview, the responses offer important moments to consider.
Intelligence Officials Make Direct Threats on Snowden’s Life
NSA whistleblower Kirk Wiebe and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern point to the brashness of intelligence officials who went on the record to threaten Snowden's life, reflecting a culture …
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The ‘Bamboo Ceiling’: Hollywood Shuns Asians, While New Media Embraces Them
Racist parodies of Asians somehow remain okay and acceptable in the imaginations of producers and writers.
New Jersey State Senator Announces Plans to Introduce Marijuana Legalization Bill
New Jersey's current marijuana laws are unfair, unpopular and wasteful.
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To Dump Citizens United, We Need To Legalize Democracy
Legalize Democracy is a 30 minute film by Dennis Trainor, Jr. about the movement to amend — why it is needed, and how you can get involved.
Poverty in the US
For the more than 40 million Americans in poverty, everyday life is a struggle.
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The Keystone XL Pipeline’s “Accidental Activists“
TransCanada drew its line in the red dirt. And Crawford has drawn hers. Win or lose, a powerful force has awoken in Texas.
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North Carolina Complaint Alleges Excessive Force by Police in Schools
Action on behalf of eight Raleigh-area students reflects debate over ‘school-to-prison pipeline.’