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Barack Obama
Killer Drones and the Militarization of US Foreign Policy
In the eyes of many around the world, diplomacy has taken a back seat to military operations in US foreign policy. The drone program is a prime example.
William Rivers Pitt | Ruthless, Soulless, Vicious: Three Reasons the Senate GOP’s ACA Replacement Is a Disgrace
After a careful read, it's clear: The “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017” must be cast out like the bag of dung it is.
How Chicken Farmers Are Getting Clucked in a Supermarket Near You
Farmers say they're not getting a fair deal, and they want the federal government to take action.
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Pulling Out of the Paris Climate Pact, Trump Is Building a Wall Around Himself
Trump left the door open for renegotiating a climate deal, but there may not be anyone left to negotiate with.
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Why Even the Private Health Insurance Industry Hates the House Health Bill
Leaders of the private health industry want you to look elsewhere while they help write the Senate version of Trumpcare.
Will Trump Agree to the Pentagon’s Permanent War in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria?
If Trump approves expected proposals for the three countries, the US ground combat role in the region will be extended for years to come.
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What You Need to Know About Chicago’s “Gang Database” and a Lawsuit From Local Activists
“The gang database is an excuse to justify further surveillance and excessive force against Black and Brown folks.”
The United States’ History of Cruelty and Contradictory Attitudes to Immigrants
In 200 years of shifting policy toward immigrants, Republicans and Democrats have contributed to the war on the undocumented.
Economic Update: Economics and Family Values
This week's episode discusses the significance of the French election, Obama's $400,000 bank speaking fee, corporate tax cuts in the US and more.
Resisting the New “Normal”: Holding Our Ground on the Path to Justice
We must all decide — and really believe — that together we can make a better world.