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Is Bernie Sanders Dangerous to Socialism?
The presidential candidate falsely equates liberal, social democratic institutions, like Social Security, with socialism.
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The 1965 Immigration Act: Its Legacy and Lessons
The law did away with the national origins quota system, but allowed in less immigrants from the Western Hemisphere.
History of the Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements is an organization shrouded in mystery.
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The Last Gift of Eduardo Galeano: Stories of History for the Sake of the Future
The Uruguayan journalist and historian authored more than 40 books, but his legacy will live on in our cultural imagination.
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Teachers’ Resistance in Oaxaca Offers Lessons for US Activism
The mass mobilizations organized by the teachers' unions in Oaxaca, Mexico, could serve as a model for activism in the US.
The Rise of the United States’ Secret Government: The Deadly Legacy of Ex-CIA Director Allen Dulles
It's been more than 50 years since Allen Dulles resigned as director of the CIA, but his legacy lives on.
In the Land of My Ancestors: Native Woman Stands Her Ground in Ohlone Territory
As a Costanoan Ohlone, Ann Marie Sayers is a rare example of a Native woman who continues to live in her ancestral land.
Private Developers Cash in on Delaware’s Only National Park
Delaware's first and only national park faced development threats before the new park signs were in the ground.
What Time Is It?: Black Lives Matter, the Gary Convention and Electoral Politics
The Gary Convention was, in many ways, the culmination of the Black Power era.
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Decolonizing Spain: Colonial Legacies and the Importance of Renaming
Replacing monuments that celebrate colonial leaders is never sufficient to undo present-day racial injustice.