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Noam Chomsky | US Power Under Challenge: “Masters of Mankind“
We cannot gain a realistic understanding of who rules the world while ignoring the “masters of mankind,” as Adam Smith called them.
Protesters Lock Themselves to Ladders to Block Traffic Outside Trump Rally in Washington
Dozens of activists blockaded a highway in Lynden as Trump held a rally in the rural community near the Canadian border.
A Need to Clear Up Clinton Questions
As the Democrats glumly line up for Hillary Clinton's belated coronation, the risk remains of potential criminal charges over her Libyan testimony or her careless emails.
The PAWS Act Would Protect Animal Victims of Domestic Violence
The bill would also provide more means for addressing at-risk pets and families.
Bernie Sanders Fans Debate Whether to Vote for Hillary Clinton if She Is Democratic Nominee
Voters looking for political revolution are facing the question of whether or not to support Sanders' rival.
Hillary Clinton’s Damning Emails
Before the Democrats lock in their choice for President, they might want to know if Hillary Clinton broke the law.
William Rivers Pitt | Election 2016: Let’s Drop Acid and Have a Presidential Race
When the bent roadshow that is this 2016 presidential election season kicked off, I said to myself, “Get ready. This one is going to be really weird.”
Let’s Open Up the Democratic Party to Public Participation
Here are four proposed reforms which could benefit from a public and recorded vote at the Democratic National Convention.
The Pragmatic Impacts of Bernie Sanders’ Big Dreams
Bernie Sanders' pledge to make the country more equitable and sustainable is more realistic than some people are letting on.
Visiting Refugee Camps in Athens and Facilities in Germany
While the United States has closed its borders to fleeing people, the countries of Europe deal with the human crisis as best they can