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Six Ways Neoliberal Education Reform May Be Destroying a College Near You
Higher education is on the verge of falling victim to the same neoliberal ideology as K-12.
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It Is Time to Recognize the National Sovereignty and Human Rights of Native Indians
It's time to recognize Native Indians' rights in the face of their ongoing struggle.
Empire Under Obama: Political Language and the “Mafia Principles” of International Relations
Andrew Gavin Marshall draws upon Noam Chomsky's suggestion of understanding international relations as the application of ‘Mafia Principles’ to foreign policy.
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Let’s Stop Starving Drug Offenders Back to Prison
Many states ban stamps for ex-prisoners, who face a 50% unemployment rate, making prison the only sure place they won't starve.
Petraeus’ Statement on Plan Colombia at Odds With Reality
While there has been an increase in military presence since Plan Colombiau2019s inception in 2000, it has by no means been a victory for U.S. u201csecurity assistance.u201d
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War in Afghanistan: Operation Enduring Violence
The war in Afghanistan continues despite the absence of any convincing motive and ever-compounding costs.
“We Used Chemical Weapons in Vietnam”: Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick Explain How Telling the Untold History Can Change the World for the Better
Peter Kuznick: So the question is, what is the strength of honesty and truth versus the strength of cannons, bombers, submarines and surveillance technology? That is the battle we …
The White Man’s Last Tantrum?
With the U.S. government shutdown and a threatened credit default, Tea Party Republicans are testing out a new system of national governance in which they get their way u2013 …
Torture Opponents Say Ban Dick Cheney from Canada or Prosecute Him
Torture suspect and former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is scheduled to speak at the Toronto Global Forum.
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Energy Reform, Shale Gas and Public Spending Cuts in Mexico
The majority of Mexicans oppose a newly introduced energy reform bill that would enable greater private investment in the energy sector, including for unconventional oil.