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Disproportionate Suspensions of Black Students Reveal Racism in School Discipline
From suspensions to arrests, Black students are more likely to be disciplined in US public schools than white students.
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Neoliberal Economists: Against Bernie Sanders and Common Sense
A small tax on financial transactions could easily cover the costs of a single-payer health care system.
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Darkening Drillers’ Hopes in the Sunshine State
Like everywhere else, fighting oil and gas in Florida now means taking on big pipeline projects.
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How Not to “Bern Out”: Ten Steps Toward a Future We Can Believe In
Political revolution is a long haul, so here's a 10-point program to sustain a growing progressive movement.
Sanders and Clinton Back Bioenergy, but Activists Say It’s the Wrong Alternative
While Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton both support bioenergy, activists say it's not the environment's best bet.
With Pirates on the Horizon, Iceland’s Government May Not Survive the Panama Papers
Several Icelandic politicians have links to anonymous offshore companies.
Monsanto’s Willing Executioners
Who is most responsible for making glyphosate the most-used agricultural chemical in human history? Not the number crunchers.
Exxon Struggles to Navigate Increasing Levels of Scrutiny Over Climate Change
The company accuses its critics of “chilling” climate science and the search for solutions. The truth is the exact opposite.
What Really Happened at Bernie Sanders’ New York Daily News Editorial Board Meeting?
Much of the corporate media has been openly criticizing Bernie Sanders' performance during an interview with the New York Daily News editorial board.
Helena Norberg-Hodge: For Personal and Planetary Well-Being, Localize the Economy
Helena Norberg-Hodge explains how localizing the economy would address economic inequality, climate change and other crises.