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The Over-Policing of America: Police Overkill Has Entered the DNA of Social Policy
The War on Drugs and Crime has made over policing a part of our culture; it permeates every aspect of public and private life.
Forced Guilty Pleas in Drug Cases: Threat of Draconian Sentences Means Few Willing to Risk Trial
Since drug defendants rarely prevail at trial, it is not surprising that 97 percent of them decide to plead guilty.
Seattle WTO Collapsed 14 Years Ago: Lessons for Today
Fourteen years ago, WTO negotiations collapsed as the result of a week of a mass direct action and officials from the Global South dissenting at the meetings.
Meet the Right-Wing Christian Companies Trying to Impose Their Values on Their Workers
They absurdly argue that a mandate to provide health coverage - including family planning - violates religious freedom.
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William Rivers Pitt: An Open Letter to You
William Rivers Pitt: “This is where you live, and this is who you are. If you have a conscience, it makes you feel dirty in your heart.”
US History Repeats Itself With Guest Worker Programs
Stories of abuse by employers from veterans of the Bracero Program demonstrate what is wrong with current US immigration
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WikiLeaks and the Drone Strike Transparency Bill
The US Senate Intelligence Committee recently took an important step by passing an intelligence authorization that would require for the first time - if it becomes law - that …
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TPP Disclosure Shows It Will Kill People and Internet; House Opposition Is Widespread
A recent Wikileaks disclosure could well have struck the fatal blow to this toxic trade pact.
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Corporate Expressways, Brought to You by Macquarie and Transurban
The road to corporate control is paved with high tolls and non-compete clauses.
Armed Drones Becoming the Norm? At the Crossroads of Robotic Warfare
A crossroads for drone warfare: While some US-based human rights groups argue for making US armed drone strikes conform to current law, others argue that only a complete ban …