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Who’s the Guy in the White Suit Next to All Those Billionaires?
These wealthy dromedaries gave a new meaning to Hump Day.
Guantánamo’s Refugee Dilemma
The US must ensure that former Guantanamo prisoners, after years of detention without charge or trial, do not face further persecution upon release.
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Elders in the United States Live on the Edge
As Baby Boomers enter old age in increasing numbers, the need for services for seniors is expected to grow.
How Much of Big Pharma’s Massive Profits Are Used to Influence Politicians?
Recent proposals by presidential candidates to regulate drug prices may be long shots due to Big Pharma's lobbying.
The Refugee Crisis Is Rooted in the West’s Policies
Western nations have sought to absolve themselves of the refugee crisis. But the problem is primarily their fault.
Ending Police Militarization, One City at a Time
If we push military weapons expo Urban Shield out of the United States, we delegitimize the US war machine at its core.
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Three Exceptional Facts About the US: It’s Safe to Be Paranoid
The sun may be setting on US imperial power, but perhaps it is also setting on imperial power as we've known it.
Women in Grassroots Movement Respond to Climate Change
When we invest in women, we invest in food and economic security, community health and protection of land.
The “People’s Pope” and the Church’s Emerging Contradictions
While some have called Pope Francis a progressive, we must consider his actions in the context of the hierarchical institution he represents.
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Decolonizing Spain: Colonial Legacies and the Importance of Renaming
Replacing monuments that celebrate colonial leaders is never sufficient to undo present-day racial injustice.