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Eleanor – The Radical Roosevelt Deserves Her Own Worthy Film
Eleanor Roosevelt was a bold progressive and, from the 1930s until her death, one of the most well-known and admired people in the United States and around the world.
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UN’s Last Stand on Arms Trade Treaty
The United Nations will meet in March to finalise an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) after nearly two decades of negotiations.
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Colonialism and the Green Economy: The Hidden Side of Carbon Offsets
Cap-and-trade has hidden costs few know about.
No Relief for Iraqi Refugees, One Year After US Withdrawal
One year after US forces were pulled out of Iraq, millions of Iraqi refugees live in poverty and desolation while the US washes their hands of them.
Noam Chomsky Post-Election: We Need More Organization, Education, Activism
In a far-ranging discussion of US politics and policies, history and prospects, Noam Chomsky's analysis of the issues before us probes deeply.
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Could Oliver Stone’s Exposé of the American Empire Help Press the UN to End Haiti Cholera?
Stone's new documentary gives historic context to urgent current events.
“Your Governments Have Failed You”: Syrian-American Student Calls for Climate Justice
Speaking on behalf of youth organizations, Munira Sibai criticized the actions of world leaders as she addressed the UN Climate Change Conference.
“We Are Running Out of Time”: Obama Urged to Match Rhetoric to Action on Climate Deal
Most major issues remain unresolved at the U.N. climate summit in Doha as negotiators enter the final stretch of the two-week summit.
Bahrain Strips Citizenship as Crack Down Continues
Reem Khalifa: Reforms promised after UN report are ignored by government.
UN Palestine Vote Gives PA Access to International Criminal Court
Phyllis Bennis: In a vote of 138 to 9, UN General Assembly votes to give Palestine status of a non-member state.