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William Rivers Pitt | Trump and the Gish Gallop: A Million Lies and One Truth
The reigning world heavyweight champion of the Gish Gallop debate technique also happens to be the president.
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Don’t Be Fooled: Evidence Suggests Quotas Are a Fact of Life Within the NYPD
Informed observers of NYPD practices know that the department has employed quotas.
Animal Agriculture: The Huge Machine
This machine makes us forget what it feels like to love others, regardless of our differences.
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Threats From Trump Administration Further Galvanize Domestic Worker Activism
Domestic workers and allies are preparing to fight any threats to their hard-won protections gained under Obama.
Democracy in the Classroom: A Hands-On Learning Experience Through Voting on School Budget Priorities
Democracy doesn't just have to be something students learn in textbooks. It can also be taught through participatory budgeting.
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Amazon Deforestation Rises as Government Moves to Weaken Indigenous Protections
Critics warn the country now risks sliding back after years of progress on climate and environment.
In the US, Remembering Violent Deaths Means Forgetting Why They Happened
Memorials to tragic US events, such as Columbine, are designed without context and treat victims like heroes.
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Trump’s Global Gag a Devastating Blow for Women’s Rights
International organizations receiving US funding for health will no longer be able to provide any abortion services or counseling — even with non-US funding.
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Is the Left With Trump Against the TPP?
Labor and the left need to make sure we don't fall into the trap of Trump's economic nationalism.
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Five Groups of Americans Who’ll Get Shafted Under Trump’s Hiring Freeze
This freeze is a bad idea, but there will be more where this came from.