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US War Crimes or “Normalized Deviance“
The US foreign policy establishment and its mainstream media operate with a pervasive set of hypocritical standards that justify war crimes.
The Climate Crisis Is Already Here — but No One’s Telling Us
The media largely relegate the greatest challenge facing humanity to footnotes as industry and politicians hurtle us towards systemic collapse of the planet.
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The FCC Can’t Save Community Broadband — but We Can
We can't rely on the FCC to promote high speed Internet access. If communities want to take control of its Internet options, we must organize.
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TV Networks Should Open Up the Presidential Debates to Third Parties
Among registered voters under 30, a recent poll had both Gary Johnson and Jill Stein ahead of Donald Trump. So why are they excluded from the presidential debates?
A Right-Wing Myth About Planned Parenthood Could Hurt Florida’s Fight Against Zika
Efforts to fight Zika have been stymied by the talking point that Planned Parenthood isn't an essential service provider.
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“Historians Against Trump” Demonstrates Crucial Role for Public Intellectuals
Public engagement is both an important and a valid part of the work done by professors and other intellectuals.
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Thom Hartmann | I’m Sick of the So-Called “News“
The stranglehold that multinational corporations have over our media is actually harming our ability to have a functioning democratic republic.
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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.
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Tired of Waiting for Corporate High-Speed Internet, Minnesota Farm Towns Build Their Own
A unique community-owned broadband cooperative will free dozens of tiny towns and farms from reliance on slower corporate providers.
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Castles in the Sky: Decolonizing Culture and Recoloring Fantasy
Elena of Avalor is Disney's new princess. She has been branded as the “First Latina Princess,” and hailed as a milestone.