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There Are No Guarantees in History: A Cultural Studies Perspective on the Current Crisis
Post-election predictions of a mostly apocalyptic future are more likely to undermine than empower the people.
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Democracy Endangered When “Philanthro-Barons” Try to Tip Courts
Billionaire philanthropists are combining outsized political contributions with the glow of their reputations as selfless doers-of-good.
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Post-Election Hatred Surges in Oregon
Biased-related incidents targeting Oregon's public schoolchildren have surged since the election.
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Cynically Using Anti-Semitism to Attack BDS
A classic bait-and-switch operation is designed to whip up opposition to Palestine solidarity organizing on college campuses.
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New Jersey Will No Longer Collect Loans From Families of Dead Students
Gov. Chris Christie signed a reform bill ending the most onerous practice of the New Jersey loan program.
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Education Secretary Nominee’s Family Has Given Over $20 Million to the GOP
Betsy DeVos, Trump's pick to lead the Education Department, is a political fundraising juggernaut.
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Public Education Is No Longer a Priority in Oregon
Public education is no longer a top priority in the state of Oregon.
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How Libraries Are Boldly Innovating to Meet the Needs of Changing Communities
The Lafayette Library and Learning Center is one of many libraries around the US and the world that are reshaping themselves — inside and out.
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Trump’s Education Pick: A Billionaire Heir of Right-Wing Dynasty and Champion of School Privatization Efforts
Betsy DeVos has done more to undermine public education than support students.
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Why the Trump Effect Could Increase Bullying
What has the “Trump effect” been on children?