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Noam Chomsky: The Republican Base Is “Out of Control“
Noam Chomsky comments on the connections between political ideology, money in politics and the 2016 US presidential election.
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The Foundational Violence Underlying North Carolina’s Attack on Trans Women
A transphobic North Carolina law stems from the anti-trans and anti-queer violence that proliferates in our society.
Easter 1916 at 100: Its Marxian Dimension
The 20th century was also marked by cataclysmic events in the Global South, not just Europe.
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Can We Change the Political System? Strategic Lessons of the Bernie Sanders Campaign
What is the Sanders campaign's long-term significance, and how can the left make the most of this political opportunity?
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Koch Brothers Attempt to Kill Single-Payer Health Care in Colorado
Those working to pass a public, universal health care system in Colorado are facing stiff opposition from Koch-funded groups.
Trump’s Popularity and the Rise of Authoritarian Capitalism
Supporters of Donald Trump do not seem to count him as one of the elite billionaires whom they would otherwise shun.
The Politicization of Black Deaths on the Campaign Trail
The bodies of Black people taken away by state violence have increasingly become politicized by those seeking state power.
Activists in Central America Fear for Their Lives in Wake of Assassinations
The assassination of a prominent environmental activist in Honduras presents a troubling message to movements in the region.
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Beyond the Bern: How Progressive Movements Leap Ahead of Electoral Politics
Now that Bernie Sanders' candidacy has engendered new forms of progressive mobilization, we must decide what to do next.
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Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee Must Take a Stance on “Citizens United“
President Obama's Supreme Court justice nominee should clarify his position on the court's “Citizens United” ruling.