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Barack Obama
“Obama Built the Structures for Trump”: A Terrifying Legacy of Mass Deportation
A highly militarized immigration enforcement apparatus is the frightening legacy of this Democratic presidency.
On Melting Ice: Inuit Struggle Against Oil and Gas in the Arctic
The Inuit in the Canadian Arctic who are opposing oil and gas development are also fighting for self-determination.
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It Isn’t Snowden Who Should Be Asking for a Pardon
It is not Snowden but Obama who should be asking for a pardon.
Dahr Jamail | Scientists Sound Alarm on Climate but US Still Toys With Skepticism
Earth is already warmer than it has been in 120,000 years but in the US, climate skeptics are still taken seriously.
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Standing Firm at Standing Rock: Why the Struggle Is Bigger Than One Pipeline
For indigenous people, the fight to halt the Dakota Access Pipeline is about reviving a way of life.
George Santayana and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Writer and philosopher George Santayana said that those who don't remember history are the first to repeat it.
Breaking the Climate Procrastination Habit
It's a long list, but things can be done to get this country on a renewable energy track.
Lessons From the 2006 Midterms: Will Democrats Disappoint Again?
Unlike in 2006, grassroots groups today have more power to hold Democrats accountable for their election promises.
How Should History Measure the Obama Administration’s Record on Transparency?
Answers exist that contradict the Obama administration's “most transparent ever” claims — but context matters.
Presidential Politics and CEO Pay
While candidates are busy ranting about Wall Street's fat cats, taxpayers are left picking up their billion-dollar tab.