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Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on the Refugee Crisis?
Two out of three Democratic presidential candidates support extending temporary protective status to Central American refugees.
SCOTUS v. Public Sector Unions and Sanders v. All GOP Opponents
New polls reveal Sanders far outpacing Clinton against all potential Republicans, and public sector unions take a beating.
An Alternative State of the Union: Progressives on Obama’s Legacy and Their Hopes for His Final Year
We host a round table discussion on President Obama's final SOTU and progressive hopes for his last year in office.
The DNC Chair as Proxy for the Clinton Campaign
The Chair of the Democratic National Committee has not shied away from openly siding with Hillary Clinton.
Henry A. Giroux | Gun Culture and the American Nightmare of Violence
The gun violence that we experience reflects the violence of the US political and economic system.
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New Year, Same Crisis: Prepare for Imperialism’s Terror and Carnage in 2016
The only gift that US imperialism can bring to the vast majority of people on the planet is terror.
Populism as an Electoral Strategy: From Howard Dean to Hillary Clinton
The sordid records of past Democratic “populists” show why voters need to be skeptical of similar establishment politicians.
Mother of Teen Who Was Shot Dead Over Loud Music Praises Obama’s Action on Guns
When President Obama spoke about gun control on Tuesday, he was surrounded by family members of people killed in shootings.
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With Suu Kyi Barred From Assuming Presidency, Democracy Has Not Arrived in Burma
Declarations of democratic progress in Burma following the opposition's recent electoral victory are premature.
The Sneaky Way Austerity Got Sold to the Public Like Snake Oil
A budget approach cloaked in the aura of science and technical jargon became a tool of manipulation.