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Neoliberalism Is Killing Us: Economic Stress as a Driver of Global Depression and Suicide
Isn't it time we addressed the economic drivers behind the global spikes in depression and suicide?
Senate Confirms Austerity Champion Congressman as Influential White House Staffer
The Senate approved of President Trump's chief budget and policy aide on Thursday.
Exposing the Myths of Neoliberal Capitalism: An Interview With Ha-Joon Chang
For the rich under neoliberalism, the last few decades have been “heads I win, tails you lose!”
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Poisoning the Well: The US’s Unsafe Drinking Water Outrage
New reports reveal many communities across the US have contaminated drinking water.
The Demise of Greece’s Agricultural Commons
Industrial monoculture has made Greece dependent upon the European Union for most of its agricultural products.
Holiday Hardship: Austerity Cuts Hit Poor UK Children Whose Families Rely on Benefits
Over 300,000 low-income children in Britain will plunge further into poverty thanks to a controversial austerity measure.
A Battle Looms for Burlington Teachers
In Vermont, a battle is pitting teachers against a school board determined to drive through an austerity agenda.
Why Calls for “Unity” Are Not Enough: Look at the 1930s and 1940s
The parallels between the two eras aren't perfect, but today's political climate is strikingly similar to the late 1930s.
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Hillary-Kaine: Back to the Center
Clinton's VP choice, Tim Kaine, bends to pressure from Wall Street and the mainstream media.
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Brexit, Racism and the European Blame Game
In the ultimate paradox, it is only from the tragic ashes of Brexit that an EU worthy of its founding ideals can finally be born.