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Beyond Trump: Why We Need to Take Our Eyes Off the Show
The real threat to US democracy is the cult of personality in our political campaigns that got Trump the nomination.
When Systems Crumble: Looking Beyond Global Capitalism
Is the employee-employer relationship of capitalism crumbling, just like feudalism did before?
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Election 2016: The Greatest Show on Earth
If ever there was an event that was about itself and focused only on itself, this is it.
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My Mother, Stopped for Driving While Black
When the police pulled their guns on my middle-aged mom, a white motorist pulled up to tell them what a good job they were doing.
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Stop Being Partisan on So-Called “Free Trade“
So-called “free trade” isn't the way of the future; it's a broken model that global elites have pushed since Ronald Reagan.
Our Nation’s Growing Water Crisis: What You Need to Know
An investment of more than $1 trillion is needed to improve the buried water infrastructure nationwide over the next 25 years.
Mine Waste Disaster Anniversaries Remind Us How Little Progress We’ve Made
We can't afford another Mount Polley or Rio Doce disaster ever again.
How We Report on Structural Racism Can Hurt Us — or Heal Us
Many headlines are contributing to a polarized society, but media can play an important role in revealing our shared humanity.
Apartheid Israel’s War on Water
Israel uses access to the essential resource of water to impose horrific conditions on life for Palestinians in the West Bank.
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AARP to Drop Membership in Right-Wing Lobby Group ALEC After Progressive Groups Apply Pressure
A lightning campaign, a rapid retreat.