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Pope Francis in the USA: Calling for Revolution of Tenderness, Pope Touches Down in Richest Nation
Francis will make history, becoming the first pope to address a joint session of Congress.
Henry A. Giroux Discusses Political Frauds and the Ghost of Totalitarianism
Henry Giroux argues that Trump's popularity is both an expression of right wing populism and extremism.
Noam Chomsky on Trump: “We Should Recognize the Other Candidates Are Not That Different”
Noam Chomsky weighed in on US presidential politics in a speech Saturday at The New School in New York.
“Fracture”: Author Joy-Ann Reid on Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide
Joy-Ann Reid looks at the history of race relations in the US while tracing the political shifts in the Democratic Party.
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The Tide of History Flows Left
The overall tide of civilization flows in a progressive direction.
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The Debate Dividing the GOP
As Trump Dodges Question of When US Can “Get Rid of” Muslims, Nader Asks: What if It Had Been Jews?
Ralph Nader speaks about Donald Trump and xenophobia.
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The Breakup
Luci Murphy Uses Music as a Cultural Warrior for the Movement
Luci Murphy is a preeminent advocate of utilizing culture to advance social and political justice.
Operation Naked King: Secret DEA Sting in Bolivia Confirms Evo Morales’ Fears About US Meddling
The US government has secretly targeted Bolivian President Evo Morales with a drug sting.