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Why Okinawa Matters: Japan, the United States and the Colonial Past
Until the United States stands in active solidarity, we will never know whether more can be done to improve prospects of their emancipation.
“We’re Homeless and We Vote”: Homeless People Want a Voice in This Election
Homeless people in Berkeley have organized into an intentional community to give themselves a political voice.
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The Secret History of Leftist Board Games
Board games that immerse players in ideas about fighting for social and economic change have a long history in the US.
Activists Weigh Path Forward After Congress Thwarts GMO Food Labels
Although the new federal law directs food companies to disclose whether products contain genetically modified ingredients, labels are not necessary.
What We Talk About When We Don’t Want to Talk About Nuclear War
The American people remain in darkness on critical issues.
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Wells Fargo Shows Need to Break Up Banks
Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday and some are questioning if the firm should even legally exist.
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The Deplorables
Wells Fargo CEO Blames Employees for Fake Accounts Scandal
Stumpf made the claim that the opening of over 2 million bogus accounts was the result of nefarious plotting by employees.
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National Labor Relations Board Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Class-Action Waivers
The Supreme Court was asked to settle disputes over the barring of employees from filing class-action lawsuits.
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Colin Kaepernick’s Political Rebellion Exposes US Reality
Kaepernick's stance has tarnished the facade of the US being the “greatest democracy” on the face of the Earth.