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The US at War Since 9/11: Reality or Reality TV?
In this country, we don't have to know that in US wars real people die.
Trump’s “Victims of Immigration Crime” Hotline Is as American as It Gets
From “Neighborhood Watch” programs to crime hotlines, the US justifies profiling by creating an army of snitches.
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Mourning Manchester: Forging a New Politics of Grief
We cannot allow the deaths of children to be churned into approval ratings for politicians and arms deals for dictators.
CIA Cables Detail Its New Deputy Director’s Role in Torture
Trump's choice for the CIA's number two position, was more involved in the torture of Zubaydah than has been publicly understood.
In the US, Remembering Violent Deaths Means Forgetting Why They Happened
Memorials to tragic US events, such as Columbine, are designed without context and treat victims like heroes.
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Pepper Spray and Stun Grenades: Inauguration Offers Preview of Trump-Era Policing
We can expect an expansion of unconstitutional policing tactics, including racial profiling, under Trump.
Was 11/8 a New 9/11? The Election That Changed Everything and Could Prove History’s Deal-Breaker
The election victory of November 8 might ultimately prove the shock of a lifetime.
From Movement Building to Public Office: The Congressional Bid of Pramila Jayapal
Candidate for Congress Pramila Jayapal discusses her activism and how to merge grassroots ethics with politics.
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We Don’t Know Much About Clinton’s Proposed “Intelligence Surge,” and That’s a Problem
Clinton's “intelligence surge” appears to be a euphemism for increased surveillance of Muslim Americans.
Delusions of Worthy Wars
Our wars have changed the way millions of people live and killed millions who had nothing to do with the crimes of September 11.