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The Thanksgiving Myth: Reflecting on Land Theft, Betrayal and Genocide
Colonialism is great for the colonizer, and disastrous for the colonized.
The Crimes of French Imperialism
French foreign policy has been increasingly muscular, particularly in its old colonial stomping ground.
From Genocide to “Re-education”: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz Sets the Record Straight on Native American History
Renowned indigenous scholar and activist Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz talks about the true story of native peoples' plight.
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Humanity vs. the Climate Supervillains
To prevent a climate crisis, humans must band together against the climate deniers and cooperate on a global scale.
“Rad American Women A-Z” Author on Confronting Patriarchal Narratives of US History
Author Kate Schatz discusses the significance of elevating women activists within US historical narratives.
Splinterlands: The View From 2050
Writing in the year 2050, John Feffer looks back on our planetary fate from what turns out to be a distinctly dystopian future.
How Taxes Have Kept Wealth White
Poll taxes helped lock in place a system of labor relations that kept African Americans from accumulating wealth.
In Tripoli, Young Lebanese Defy City’s Violent Reputation
We Love Tripoli helps young people to appreciate their city and thereby protect and care for it.
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Kissinger Championed US Foreign Policy of Ignoring the Lessons of Catastrophe
Greg Grandin reflects on the challenge of the media preparing an obituary for Henry Kissinger, who is now 92.
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Climate Denialism: A Brief History
No wonder we see the rise of McCarthyite tactics today.