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Yanis Varoufakis on Privatization, Human Rights and Capitalism
Yanis Varoufakis discusses privatization, human rights, the media and his experience with the EU and capitalism's ability to reform.
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How the Mainstream Media’s Islamophobia Fuels Endless War
The dominant media tend to paint violent extremism as an inherently Islamic problem only solvable with the use of force.
Robert McChesney: Corporate Media Covering 2016 Election Through Eyes of Clinton Campaign
McChesney says reporters failed simply to ask questions about what exactly happened over the weekend when Sanders supporters erupted in protest at the Nevada state Democratic convention.
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TV Is Donald’s Free Trump Card to Stoke Racism
Donald Trump's political rise can be largely attributed to the permanent guest member of most US families — television.
A Changing Discourse: Why Bernie Sanders’ Critique of Israel Matters
Bernie Sanders' calculated decision to criticize Israeli abuses was timid yet unprecedented, reflecting evolving views in the US.
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This Article Is Not About Donald Trump: If You Believe That, You’ll Believe Anything
Turn off that TV, put down that screen in your hand, I've got something to tell you about the news.
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Can Social Media Seize Control of Our Elections?
Social media is changing the way that people get their news, but it's not a silver bullet.
Obama’s Victory Dance in Argentina
While Argentina's president limits press freedoms, President Obama offers praise, seeking to spread US influence abroad.
A Trade Deal for the 21st Century: An Alternative to the Trans-Pacific Partnership
It is possible to envision a different pattern of trade which will offer benefits for the bulk of the population of the US and also for our trading partners.
Inequality Casts a Long Shadow
We can write about the evils of inequality all we want, but unless we offer lasting remedies for them, our analysis must remain partial and open to valid criticism.