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After Two Bans, Styrofoam Trash Still Plagues Haiti
Despite two decrees making their import and usage illegal, styrofoam cups and plates are used and littered all over the capital, as well as bought and sold, wholesale and …
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Four Tasks for College Professors
A few days ago, I read on Facebook the re-posting of an essay, authored by a young college professor, which discussed the five things students should never say to …
Reading Between the Lines: A Memo From Fed Chairman Marriner Eccles
Stephanie Kelton revisits the writings of Marriner Eccles, who was tapped by FDR to head the Federal Reserve, a position he held until 1948.
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Young Immigrants, the “Dream 9”, Test US Policy
Two weeks after nine young men and women approached Arizona's southern border wearing caps and gowns and seeking asylum, US immigration officials said they would back petitions allowing the …
Climate Catastrophe Coming To a City Near You
A study by the Global Carbon Project says a continued increase in carbon dioxide emissions means the planet could see up to triple the maximum 2-degree target set by …
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Ethiopian Development and the Destruction of Lives
In order to develop the rich and fertile land of the Lower Omo Valley and honor leasehold agreement with foreign companies, the Ethiopian government is evicting indigenous people from …
Poor Prospects in a “Middle Class” Society
One of the biggest myths about the United States is that it's a mostly ‘middle class’ society, with poverty confined to a minority of the population; the reality is …
GOP’s Additional SNAP Cuts Would Increase Hardship in Areas With High Unemployment
The three-month limit on SNAP benefits for unemployed childless is already harsh; imposing it even in areas where unemployment is high would be punitive.
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Fighting for a Voice at the Table, Philadelphia Charter School Teachers Rally for Unionization
The future of teachers attempt to unionize their school is unwritten. However, with all eyes on Philadelphia's efforts to privatize, characterize and profitize public schools, their struggle is one …
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Moral Monday Marches on With Dr. King in Mind
North Carolina's Moral Monday movement shows no signs of stopping as the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington approaches.