Guns were a ubiquitous part of my childhood. My grandfather, who had been a master sergeant in the army, had a small arsenal in his … America’s Gun FetishRead more
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39% of Americans say they’ve skipped meals to make housing payments
With inflation still at levels not seen in years, many Americans are saying they’re feeling financially stressed. And some are even saying they’ve skipped meals … 39% of Americans say they’ve skipped meals to make housing paymentsRead more
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Hundreds of US Cops Being Trained by Far-Right Extremists
On social media, Richard Whitehead is a warrior for the American right. He has praised extremist groups. He has called for public executions of government … Hundreds of US Cops Being Trained by Far-Right ExtremistsRead more
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The true extent of America’s food monopolies
A handful of powerful companies control the majority market share of almost 80% of dozens of grocery items bought regularly by ordinary Americans, new analysis … The true extent of America’s food monopoliesRead more
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’Atmospheric river’ over California spurred by bomb cyclone
It has been a stormy beginning to the New Year for California with severe storms slamming the state this week. On January 5, it was … ’Atmospheric river’ over California spurred by bomb cycloneRead more
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UPenn President Resignation
On Saturday, the University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill resigned her position over fallout from last Tuesday’s House Education Committee hearing. UPenn board chair Scott … UPenn President ResignationRead more
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The tragedy of an epic injustice that is at the root of Bush’s and Blair’s threats of war
Last October, in the early hours of the morning, a young expectant mother called Fatima Abed-Rabo awoke with intense labour pains; and she and her … The tragedy of an epic injustice that is at the root of Bush’s and Blair’s threats of warRead more
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Whatever the Defense Secretary says, the killing of 82 Iraqi civilians is a crime
The New Statesman last week published a letter from the Defence Secretary, George Robertson, who took exception to my description of his government’s recent actions … Whatever the Defense Secretary says, the killing of 82 Iraqi civilians is a crimeRead more
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Wells Fargo employees pushing to organize union across bank’s workforce
Workers at Wells Fargo, the third largest bank in the US, are pushing to organize a union across the bank’s workforce with Wells Fargo Workers … Wells Fargo employees pushing to organize union across bank’s workforceRead more
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Labor Demands a Ceasefire
growing pressure from the U.S. labor movement on President Biden to demand a ceasefire in the U.S.-backed Israeli assault on Gaza. Unions helped organize a … Labor Demands a CeasefireRead more