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Revolutionary Rappers Aim to Work Like Chavez
For revolutionary rappers Rebel Diaz, the death of Hugo Chavez on March 5 came as a double blow. The Venezuelan leader had helped the Chilean hip-hop duo set up …
A Last-Second Appeal for Sanity
As the unprovoked war in Iraq was already falling apart with exposure of hyperbole, half-truths and even a forgery, a group of US intelligence veterans pleaded with President George …
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Postal Unions Agitate to Keep Delivering the Mail on Time and on Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers is calling for a national day of action March 24 to save six-day delivery before the March 27th vote.
Forbes Billionaires List Growing
Economist, attorney and journalist James Henry: US still leads as many new billionaires emerging in China and Russia; corporate profits at record levels as austerity hits and unemployment remains …
The Pope and the Poor
Mark Engler explores the recently elected Pontif, Pope Francis I, and his relationship to the poor.
“Everyone but China” Agreement Prevents Regulation of Hot Money and Speculation
International relations scholar Kevin Gallagher: Trans-Pacific Partnership threatens national sovereignty, extends corporate rights, and targets China
Two Years After Invasion to Crush Uprising in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia Helps Fuel Conflict in Syria
Saudi Arabia is playing an increasing role in Syria, allowing the supply of arms and even the infiltration of militants to help the rebels' fight.
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Persepolis Publisher Responds to Chicago Public School Ban
Publishers respond to the recent banning of Marjane Satrapiu2019s novel Persepolis, a coming of age tale set in conservative Iran.
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Barnyard Sex Education
Sex education in Texas is a hot topic issue for both parents and students.
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Prison Profiteers Are Neo-Slaveholders and Solitary Is Their Weapon of Choice
Chris Hedges speaks with two longtime prisoner advocates about the shame of America's gulags.