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All of Us Are Connected – None of These Words Are Mine Alone
The act of writing can be just as excruciating as it can be exhilarating in this case as part of a process to explore interconnectedness and reclaimed histories as …
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The Latest Crack in Our Broken Immigration System
Undocumented immigrants who arrive as children may be well into their 40s before they get a green card.
Is an Iran Nuclear Deal Within Reach? Dissecting the Latest Talks Over a “Manufactured Crisis”
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran could freeze its nuclear capacity in exchange for sanctions relief, but John Kerry would not say if the US would agree.
How Do We Define American? Jose Vargas, Symbol of Undocumented Immigrant Struggle, Detained in Texas
Vargas recently traveled to the Texas border to document the crisis of thousands of migrant children fleeing violence and poverty in Central America.
Water Wars and Creeping Privatization
The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act holds promise for life in a world shaped by climate change. However, privatization proponents are working hard to privatize ownership and control …
Ladydrawers: The Somaly Problem
The Somaly Problem does not lie in one sex trafficking activist's trustworthiness, but in a vast network of media makers, celebrities and professional do-gooders with surprisingly imperialist agendas.
Arctic Warming and Increased Weather Extremes: The National Research Council Speaks
A new report from the National Research Council details the findings of recent Arctic research: Arctic sea ice in all seasons is declining and the rate of loss is …
Greek Cleaners Become Symbols of Resistance
Instead of becoming a living example for Europe to see the Greek government's ability to force austerity measures, the cleaners have become a paradigm for resistance.
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In UK, Big-Labor Strikes and Low-Wage Struggles Jockey for Future
Both the Tres Cosas campaign and strikes at The Ritzy are examples of the increasingly popular bottom-up labor organizing.
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Why Do Banksters Get Help but Not Homeowners?
If we're serious about helping out the millions of Americans who still struggle to keep a roof over their heads, then we need to be doing a lot more …