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Decolonizing the Classroom: Embracing Radical Internationalism
Students need classes that emphasize histories of resistance.
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We Have Been at War in Iraq for 27 Years
We have been robbed of our present.
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Resistance at Tule Lake: A Hidden History of Japanese American Incarceration and Defiance
Japanese American detention and defiance holds new meaning today as immigrant scapegoating and ICE raids rise.
Lessons We Can Learn From the Fight to Create Medicare
Yes, our health system is broken, but broken systems can be fixed — not easily, but they can be fixed.
The Sport of Plutocrats: Golf Is Trump
Donald Trump has just one thing in common with past American presidents: golf.
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Fascism and the Denial of Truth: What Henry Wallace Can Teach Us About Trump
Over 70 years after it was written, this essay offers relevant insights into the rise of autocracy in the US.
The Rebellions That Changed US History: Looking Back at the 1967 Newark and Detroit Uprisings
The rebellions marked the beginning of an era of Black political empowerment.
Former CIA Intelligence Analyst Says Whistleblowers Are Vital to a Transparent Democracy
Without whistleblowers, investigative journalism is not possible, says ex-CIA analyst and author Melvin Goodman.
Why Are the Danes So Happy? Because Their Economy Makes Sense
The Danish history of resisting the 1% offers valuable lessons for the rest of us.
Optimism in the Face of Crisis: How the Left Will Win
By taking away even the hope of social mobility from the middle and lower classes, the oligarchs are tempting revolution.