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Fans Move to Buy LA Clippers After Owner Is Banned From NBA
The legality of forcing Sterling to sell is open to question, but the rapid unfolding of events raises an important question: who should own the Clippers?
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Kidnapped!
The self-sacrificing courage and commitment shown by Sister Rachele Fassera, who followed and faced up to child kidnappers in Uganda, is the stand we all must take in the …
Danny Glover and Kathleen Cleaver on “Black Power Mixtape,” Rare Footage Capturing Movement’s Rise
Based on the film with the same name, the extraordinary new book “The Black Power Mixtape” chronicles the black freedom movement in the United States using found footage of …
Is Kashmir an Issue of Self-Determination?
This is an opportunity to explore a vexing but significant topic in the field of human rights: self-determination.
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No More Sterlings: It’s Time for Communities to Take Ownership of Their Sports Teams
Community-owned sports franchises can become institutions that truly reward the pride and devotion of their fans.
Ladydrawers: Out of the Factories Part Two
For many women in Cambodia, the occupational alternatives are limited to sex work or garment work and conditions are such that sex work may be the preferred option.
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Hewn in Veins of Blood: Divine Law, Nationalism, and the Hierarchy of Oppression
The question of so-called “illegals,” or undocumented immigrants, is most often settled without ever questioning the purpose of those laws.
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The United States Military Junta
Our military, thanks to the wording of the National Defense Authorization Act, now has the power to label us terrorists, capture us, lock us up in jail, and hold …
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Bundy’s “Militia” Is Lawlessness of a Different Color
If Bundy and his supporters were black or Latino, they wouldn't be called a “militia.” They would be called a gang of armed “thugs.”
Latest Research Shows Why Minorities Are “Beyond Broke” as Racial Wealth Gap Persists and Threatens US Economic Security
New analysis of 2011 Census data reveals an acute racial and ethnic wealth gap that is causing a group of leading experts to call for important policy and regulatory …