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Education as “Politically Contested Spaces”
We must stop conflating partisan and political.
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Boiling Point: A Survey of Hemispheric Water Policy (Part I)
From the Texas Oil Boom to the Deepwater Horizon tragedy, petroleum was undoubtedly the most notorious liquid of the last one hundred years. While some in the international marketplace …
OWS PR Working Group Statement on the 99 Percent Declaration
Many news outlets are running articles suggesting that the Occupy movement is planning a “national general assembly” in Philadelphia in July. This initiative, referred to as The 99% Declaration, …
Palestinian Hunger Striker Wins Victory in Battle of Wills With Israeli Army
Palestinian political prisoner Khader Adnan ended his 65-day hunger strike in an Israeli prison last night, after Israeli authorities made a deal that he would be released in April …
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Rick Santorum’s Lobbying Firm Helped Clients Win Stimulus Cash
Two weeks ago, Republic Report announced Sell Out Of The Week, a regular feature for the blog. President Obama gained the distinction for breaking his promise, and embracing unlimited …
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Déjà Vu in Chicago as Occupying Workers Secure Victory
Picket at Bank of America's Chicago headquarters, in solidarity with the sit-in at Republic Windows and Doors. (Photo: Andrew Ciscel / Flickr) More than three years ago, …
Bill Moyers Programming Note: Popular Culture and Political Culture
How does pop culture not only reflect, but influence political culture? On this weekend’s Moyers & Company (check local listings), historian and culture critic Neal Gabler joins Bill to …
Iran, Israel and the US: The Slide To War
Wars are fought because some people decide it is in their interests to fight them. World War I was not started over the Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination, nor was it …
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Mike Daisey Takes a Bite Out of Apple
If you would seek proof of that famous Margaret Mead adage: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only …