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Repression
The Right Wing Is Waging a Dirty War Against History and Education
In the contemporary U.S., an authoritarian politics of disappearance manifests in new ways every week.
Ortega Is Exploiting Nicaragua’s Revolutionary Past to Crush Internal Struggles
While US imperialism has undoubtedly hurt Nicaragua, internal grievances against the current government are legitimate.
Extractive Companies Privatize Repression and Counterinsurgency in the Americas
As resistance to fossil fuels grows, private militaries have become a lucrative business, especially in Latin America.
Modi’s Attack on Left-Leaning Intellectuals Threatens India’s Democracy
The Modi regime, since its ascendance, has worked to polarize India along fault lines of religion, caste and creed.
#MeToo Campaign for Sudanese Teen Highlights the Need to End Western Saviorism
The flash-in-the-pan activism of Noura’s case raises questions about #MeToo and women in the Global South.
Repression Intensifies in Argentina After President Empowers Military
Is the government once again using the military to suppress opposition to the IMF's neoliberal policies?
Newly Unearthed FBI File Exposes Targeting of Folk Singer Dave Van Ronk
Files on the late musician offer a disturbing window into the US's long tradition of political suppression.
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Neoliberalism Creeps in: Nicaragua’s Slow Departure From Sandinista Ideals
The Nicaraguan government's leftist origins provide effective cover for President Ortega's neoliberal programs.
Mexican Environmental Protest: What Does It Mean to Defend Territory in a Repressive Context?
Despite a repressive context where activism has become high-risk, many experiences of resistance and struggles have flourished in Mexico.
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After Dallas, Preparing for Repression
Now that the shooting in Dallas has shocked the nation, those fighting for justice must prepare for what is to come.