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From Prison to Parliament: Burma Pro-Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Wins Seat in Landmark Vote
After more than 15 years in detention, Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has won a seat in parliament, sparking scenes of jubilation among supporters. Suu Kyi’s National …
Hoodie Politics: Trayvon Martin and Racist Violence in Post-Racial America
Too many young people are not only being stripped of their hope and dignity, but also their lives.
David Bacon on US Policies and the Great Mexican Migration
Noted journalist, author, documentary photographer, and long-time labor organizer David Bacon was Thorne Dreyer's guest on Rag Radio, Friday, March 16, 2012, on Austin community radio station KOOP-FM and …
How to Honor Rush Limbaugh on International Women’s Day (Video)
As of this writing, 49 sponsors have pulled out of the Rush Limbaugh show after his repeated demeaning remarks about Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke. But of course, …
A Tale of Three Speeches About Separation of Church and State
Separation of church and state is a defining issue for Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.
Lynching the Dream
We define ourselves through comparison to that which we oppose.
Coming to Grips With Feminicide
Violence against women who defend human rights is growing at an alarming rate.
Grotesque, Immoral and Profoundly Anti-Democratic: The Death Penalty Should Be Repealed
Murder without due process is the government act that fundamentally separates free societies from authoritarian regimes.
CIA: Detainee’s Torture Drawings, Writings, “Should They Exist,” to Remain Top Secret
Anything Abu Zubaydah says or writes or has said or written that has not been officially approved for disclosure by the government is classified.
$35 Billion of Oil Plus an “Uncontacted” Tribe Equals Coverup
What do you do if you want to build a pipeline but an “uncontacted” tribe is in the way?