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From Indigenous Socialism to Colonial Capitalism, Examining Native History of a Settler State
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, author of “An Indigenous People's History of the United States,” argues that an understanding of the history of the settler state is essential.
Columbus’ Violent First Contact on Future US Soil
We might pause to consider the nearly lost tale of Columbus' first landing on what is now United States soil and how it began a conflict that continues in …
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How Much Moral High Ground Does the US Have Over ISIS?
The United States' war on sexual violence, mass murder and religious persecution should begin at home.
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The Truth About Columbus Day: Why Are We Celebrating?
Today, while millions across the US are celebrating Columbus Day, the city of Seattle is celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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The Continuing Saga of Anti-Indianism in America: Critique of a Bestseller and the Reviewers Who Praise It
The heralded biography of ‘Red Cloud, The Heart of Everything That Is: The Untold Story of Red Cloud, An American Legend,’ reflects strong anti-Indian bias missed by mainstream reviewers.
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ISIS vs. Ebola: A Blank Check to Bomb ISIS While Funding to Fight Ebola Is Slashed
A stunning disproportion in spending on ISIS versus Ebola crises highlights a fatal distortion in US priorities.
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Why Evo Morales Will Likely Win Upcoming Elections in Bolivia
Overall, it is the success of Morales' party in bringing about positive change, as well as its ability to co-opt certain social movements and further controversial but lucrative extractivist …
The Tyrant Jean-Claude Duvalier Is Dead, but His Legacy Still Lives in UN-Occupied Haiti
Jean-Claude Duvalier's death will not change the realities of foreign occupation and meddling in Haiti that continue to bolster much of the authoritarian Duvalier legacy.
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Guatemalan Government, Canadian Mining Industry Responsible for Violent Conflicts
The Guatemalan government is fueling the fires of conflict by failing to consult local communities before awarding mining licences to companies.
San Fernando Migrant Massacre: How US, Mexican and Latin American Governments Share Responsibility
An international tribunal recently concluded that the US, Mexico and several Latin American countries are responsible for state terror against migrants.