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Democracy Awakening 2016: Making a More Peaceful World
Democracy Awakening calls for a “Congress of Conscience” through nonviolent direct action.
The US Is Militarizing the Pacific — and Not Taking Questions
Hawaii's members of Congress sit at the linchpin of a huge realignment of US military power. But they remain silent.
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Supreme Obstruction
Writing a Blank Check on War for the President
In times of war, the Constitution tends to take a beating.
Public Health Innovator Leana Wen on Challenging Addiction Stigma
Dr. Leana Wen discusses why treating drug addiction as a public health issue is crucial in pursuing social justice.
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The 13th Amendment Exclusion Clause: Slavery by Any Name
The 13th Amendment banned slavery in America. But it added an exclusion clause: Slavery would be allowed as punishment for a crime.
Why Our Government Isn’t Listening: How Greed Is at the Root of US Suffering
Why doesn't the government of a country as wealthy as the US provide for its people? Oppression is a profitable business.
Obama’s Last Budget May Be Ignored by the GOP
Throughout the Obama administration, the divide between Congress and the White House has been growing steadily wider.
What to Watch for Next in the Fight Against the TPP
The Trans-Pacific Partnership will be back in the news for a brief moment when the treaty comes up for a formal signing ceremony.
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Contextualizing Hillary Clinton’s New Attack Ad Against Bernie Sanders
US history shows that economic, social and political transformation is possible when people elect accountable leaders.