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I am, by nature, angry and informed at all times, even on holiday weekends. Therefore, here goes ...
What Happens When Oligarchs and Vigilantes Take Over Public Safety in a Big City
In Detroit, safety is a privilege enjoyed by the white and wealthy.
Slavery, Genocide, Abuse: The Dark Side of Asia’s “Tiger Economies“
From violent labor trafficking and ethnic cleansing, the dark underbelly of Southeast Asia's “tiger economies” is on full display.
Study: Democracy on the Retreat in More Than 96 of the 193 UN Member States
Legitimate civil society activities are under threat in a number of countries across the globe.
Next Steps in the Normalization of US-Cuban Relations: Thoughts From the Cuban Five
Marjorie Cohn interviewed two members of the “Cuban Five.”
What Chris Christie Didn’t Say at His Campaign Kickoff
The New Jersey governor pledges to tell it like it is, but his fiscal record and rhetoric don't line up.
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Justice Alito Defends Lethal Injection Expert Who Did His Research on Drugs.com
The expert ended up prompting a back-and-forth between Supreme Court justices, who narrowly upheld use of a lethal injection drug.
William Rivers Pitt | Arizona, the Supreme Court and the End of Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court's recent redistricting ruling may be the most consequential ruling of all, and that is saying something.
Obama’s Push for Corporate Rule: A Moment of Opportunity
Democracy versus corporate rule is a far larger political division than big government versus small.