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Democracy
Trade Agreements Rigged to Protect Capital From Democracy
The purpose of the contemporary investment regime has always been to restrict democratic action.
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The National Security Elites Are Co-Opting Democracy
Throughout history executives have used the administration of justice as a tool to intimidate and pressure legislators.
State Department Announces New “Long-Standing” Policy Against Backing Coups
After Venezuela accused the US of plotting another coup, State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki rejected the claim as “ludicrous.”
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Why Unions Are the Seeds of Democracy
Faith in democracy, whether it be in Washington or the workplace, is fundamental to the survival of our republic.
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Nonviolent Action: A Ballet, Not a Battle
The methods of nonviolent action are not weapons, but tools of societies evolving toward justice and equality.
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What Led Me to Disrupt the US Supreme Court and Risk 150 Days Imprisonment
I disrupted the US Supreme Court in civil disobedience because of money-in-politics corruption, a critical battleground for systems change.
Power to the People, but Really: Participatory Democracy in El Salvador
Estela Hernandez is both a member of the national assembly and a leader in the transformational social movement.
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With Progressive Syriza’s Victory, Is a European Spring Coming?
Syriza's victory will certainly galvanize other populist parties in Europe, especially those on the left.
Can Bolivia Chart a Sustainable Path Away From Capitalism?
Despite Evo Morales' progressive policies in Bolivia, some say his government's form of change is not sustainable.
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Effort to Make the “Right to Vote” a True Constitutional Right
The right to vote is not directly enshrined in the Constitution.