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Theodore Bikel Remembered: “Fiddler on the Roof” Actor and Activist Speaks Out
Theodore Bikel died Tuesday at the age of 91.
How San Diego Is a Petri Dish for the ALEC Agenda
The American Legislative Exchange Council descends on San Diego for its annual meeting of lobbyists and legislators.
“Between the World and Me”: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Extended Interview on Being Black in the US
Coates talks about how he was influenced by freed political prisoner Marshall “Eddie” Conway and writer James Baldwin, and responds to critics of his book.
Juan González: Ride-Sharing Service Uber “Using Any Means Necessary” to Stop Regulation Attempts
The company has faced major conflicts in 40 locations around the world.
The Case for a “Jazz Revolution” Against Corporate Capitalism
Bottom up? Top down? Improvisation is the key to a middle way.
State General Assistance Programs Are Weakening Despite Increased Need
General Assistance programs provide a safety net for the very poor yet continue to weaken considerably.
Dean Baker | Wolfgang Schäuble, the Hero of the Greek Austerity Crisis?
Schauble argued that a departure from the euro zone would have facilitated a restructuring of Greek debt.
Syriza’s Hapless and Sad Betrayal of Hope Follows Long Greek Left Tradition
The first leftist government in Greek history continues the long tradition of Greek left betrayal.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: President Calls for Sweeping Reforms to US Prison System, and More
The US houses 25 percent of the world's prisoners, and more.
Documents Published by WikiLeaks Reveal the NSA’s Corporate Priorities
Top-secret intercepts show that economic spying by the US is pervasive, and that it's wielded to benefit powerful corporate interests.