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Olympics Venues Don’t Pay Off in Long Run
Might it be time to scale back the Olympics to a more reasonable level?
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Did Often Overlooked Black Leader Predict Plight of Obama?
Some prominent black leaders are consistently overlooked during this month of black reflection, despite their significant roles in American history.
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The Hypocrisy of Human Rights Watch
This affinity for the US government agenda is not limited to Latin America.
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Noam Chomsky | Prerogatives of Power
The debate in American scholarly and media circles is about whether Iran can be contained, and whether the huge NSA surveillance system is needed to protect US security.
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Iraq: Revisiting the Pottery Barn Rule
In Iraq, the US broke a nation of human beings, and it owes them an apologyu2013and restitution.
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State of the Union: Obama’s Underwhelming Plan to Tackle Inequality
Are we living in a land of small opportunity?
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Pete Seeger: Beating Flagpoles Into Ploughshares
Pete Seeger, RIP and God bless. As you used to say, take it easy, but take it.
Forty-one Years After Roe, Women’s Rights Are Still at Risk
As we mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we should acknowledge the right's battle to eliminate a woman's right to choose as well as the proactive measures coming …
A Dream Deferred: “This Rigid Refusal to Look at Ourselves”
“Harlem” remains a powerful and necessary questionu2014and a disturbing harbinger, as Hughes answers his opening question with more questions.
The Passing of Anthony Guarisco
In every element of living, both Anthony and Mary compassionately gave life ‘one heck of ride!’