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Pacific Islands at Sea Over Land Rights
Land in most Pacific countries is for public access for survival and not fenced off by the legal system.
Where are History and Political Economy in Ryan’s Report?
Paul Ryan's report on the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty was grossly misleading.
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Happy Hour
Happy Hour: Two politicians for the price of one.
Are Politicians’ Perceptions Out of Touch With Reality?
It has become more and more apparent that those who represent the public are not listening to the people.
Five Reasons the Average American Has Little Chance of Becoming President
Beginning in primary school, American students learn about the inclusive nature of democracy, which promises that regardless of sex, creed, or religion, any United States citizen can become President. …
Current Philippine Government and Military Using Ongoing Extra-Judicial Killings Targeting Activists, Poor, Left and Media
On March 25, William Bugatti, a 43 year old human rights worker for Karapatan, one of the Philippines' main human rights organizations, was shot to death. He was the …
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Nomi Prins | The Real Vice-President of the United States Is Wall Street
In “All the Presidents' Bankers” Wall Street journalist Nomi Prins writes a painstakingly researched history of the financial industry's collusion with the White House to create a self-serving US …
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Facebook and the Future of Global Governance
Although Facebook is a for-profit organization, its users could transform it into a form of participatory democratic global governance.
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Give n Take
There is a give and take with health care in this country - and not the good kind.
The Firm Behind the Anti-UAW Videos in Chattanooga
Consultant firms such as Projections play a central role in the development and popularization of tactics now standard in anti-union campaigns.