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The Tide of History Flows Left
The overall tide of civilization flows in a progressive direction.
As Greek Elections Near, Expecting More of the Same From Syriza Spinoff Party
Scholar James Petras explains why he believes the Greek party that broke off from Syriza will offer more failed economic policies.
Luci Murphy Uses Music as a Cultural Warrior for the Movement
Luci Murphy is a preeminent advocate of utilizing culture to advance social and political justice.
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Scott Walker’s Day-One Plan to “Wreak Havoc” Lifted From ALEC
Walker has no qualms about corporate CEOs secretly using shareholder funds to back politicians that shareholders may not support.
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How Jeb Bush’s Florida Plan for School “Choice” Created an Industry of Corruption and Chaos
The obsession over money driving charter school growth in Florida is increasingly evident to those who bother to look.
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US Professors Protest Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Silicon Valley Visit
It is not the first time US academics have expressed concerns over Modi's record.
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The GOP Is Taking the Texas Women’s Health Crisis National
Texas lawmakers might have blazed the trail in steamrolling reproductive health access.
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Trump’s No Outlier
When it comes to the way he treats workers, the Donald is as Republican as capital gains and Richard Nixon.
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Self-Plagiarism and the Politics of Character Assassination: The Case of Zygmunt Bauman
The charges against the renowned sociologist are a form of intellectual violence wrapped in objective scholarship.
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Guatemalans Say Reforms Needed Before Any Future Election
The current marches and mobilizations are a sign of hope that profound change could be on the horizon.