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Politics
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Expanding Democracy Through the Commons
Since the commons simultaneously invoke the principles of ownership and of governance, they collapse the artificial distinction between the economic and political domains.
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The Not-So-Independent Women’s Forum Was Born in Defense of Clarence Thomas and the Far Right
“Confirmation” revisits the painful battle over the appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court.
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What Comes After Capitalism? Upcoming Teach-Ins Can Show a Way Forward
When the next economic crash comes, we can be ready with a clear, workable and compelling vision of how to reorganize society.
Bill Moyers: Campaign Finance Reform — It’s Not Just Liberals Anymore
Republican Richard Painter discusses why conservatives should care about money in politics.
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“Writing the Decline: On the Struggle for South Africa’s Democracy” Captures “Resonances of the Times”
Writing the Decline assembles people whose actions held potential for a truer democracy.
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Still More Primary Phenomena
New York Primary: Chaos at Polling Sites, Broken Scanners and Whole Blocks Purged From Voter Rolls
Tens of thousands of voters found their names had been removed from the polling rolls.
Millions of New Yorkers Disenfranchised From Primaries Thanks to State’s Restrictive Voting Laws
The state has no early voting, no Election Day registration and excuse-only absentee balloting.
“The American People Are on Our Side”: Advocates Hopeful on SCOTUS Immigration Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in what's being called the most significant immigration case in decades.
Interview With the Founders of the Democracy in Europe Movement 25: Yanis Varoufakis and Srecko Horvat
We talk to the former finance minister of Greece, Varoufakis, and philosopher, activist and author, Horvat.