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New Study Documents Wall Street and Telecoms’ Impressive Control of Congress
With enough money, a new study suggests, these industries were able to buy legislators' votes.
Climate Change Proof to Convince Even the Most Irrational
The People's Climate March on Saturday, April 29, 2017, flooded Washington, DC, with over 100,000 protesters.
On the Rise of Authoritarianism, and How Congress and Civil Society Can Push Back
Authoritarianism is on the rise, and the best antidote to this authoritarian resurgence is organized and active citizenries.
A Unified Struggle: The Need for Global Solidarity in the Fight for Freedom
The pieces for a movement are slowly coming into position. How do we capitalize on this moment?
NAFTA Renegotiation Offers Progressives an Opportunity to Fight for a New Global Vision
Progressives need to use the reopening of NAFTA negotiations to fight for stronger labor rights and environmental protection.
Trump and the GOP Are Gearing Up to Destroy Our Health Care System Again — Are They Just Destroying Themselves?
By one count, 22 Republicans say they'll vote no. One more defection kills it.
Is North Carolina Still a Democracy? How Unfettered Conservative Rule Reshaped Tar Heel State
Republicans in North Carolina are attempting to solidify their legislative power.
Thinking Dangerously in Threatening Times
Thinking dangerously is the cornerstone of engaged citizenship and the foundation for a democracy that matters.
Between Orwell and Huxley in the Age of New Authoritarianism
“Collective opposition is no longer an option, it's a necessity,” says Henry A. Giroux.
Racialization and the US Census in Trump Era
Race is still used as an instrument to divide and subjugate.