The burgeoning pro-democracy, anti-Trump movement known as 50501 expects to drive tens and possibly hundreds of thousands to protest in 1,000 cities and towns on Saturday.
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Hedges: Preparing for Violence and the Coming American Fascism
The rage and nihilism that come from the frustrations of American life are expressed through violence.
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Why the Comcast Merger With Time Warner Must Be Stopped
Comcast spent $18.8 million on lobbying last year – among the top for U.S. corporations – and operates a giant revolving door with Washington, making it an already too-powerful communications giant.
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Wall Street Landlords Gamed the Foreclosure Crisis – And Now Occupy Our Homes
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U.S. Government Is Paying to Undermine Internet Security – Not to Fix It
One lesson of the Heartbleed bug is that the U.S. needs to stop running Internet security like a Wikipedia volunteer project.
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Waging War on Corruption, Common Man's Party Rises In India
Corruption rules in India – and as the world’s largest democracy goes to the polls this month, the Common Man’s Party has emerged as a new hope promising a corruption-free future.
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Don't Outlaw Living in Cars – Unless You're Giving Out Houses
Depriving the homeless of their last shelter is Silicon Valley at its worst – especially when rich cities aren't doing anything to end homelessness.
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Why Is Oklahoma Taxing People Who Install Their Own Solar Panels?
Energy customers in Oklahoma will be charged a monthly fee for the right to produce renewable energy from solar or wind power on their own properties.
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The Heir, the Judge and the Homeless Mom: America's Prison Bias For the 1%
I hate to shatter anyone's illusions, but inequality defines our criminal justice system just as it defines our society.
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Hidden History: What Nazi-Tied Roots to U.S. International Media Reveals About Ukraine Crisis
A new Cold War has arisen between Russia and the U.S. over the future of Ukraine.
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Emerging Artivists In Kenya Demand Economic Justice
Increasing numbers of activists here use art to protest the way their country is being turned into a tax haven for multinational corporations.