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The Sick World of Body Camera YouTube
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American Colonialism Lives on in Guam
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  The Sick World of Body Camera YouTube
  by Peter Monaghan Criminal Punishment
  
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  It’s Time to Ban Prescription Drug Ads
  by Emily Topping Media
  
  The United States is one of the few countries that allow advertising to prescription drugs. It’s adding billions to our healthcare costs. Read the article ›
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  American Colonialism Lives on in Guam
  by Nathan Sledjeski
  
  U.S. military power has poisoned Guam’s waters, controlled its politics, and prevented its people from determining their own future. Read the article ›
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Articles in 2020 Election (9)

Some Guesses As To What Pete Buttigieg Got Up To At McKinsey*

December 06, 2019

Current Affairs fills in mysterious gaps in the candidate’s record.

by Jason Adam Katzenstein

“Manufacturing Consent” In Action

December 03, 2019

PBS NewsHour does a long update on all the candidates except one.

by Nathan J. Robinson

Why You Should Take A Chance on the Socialist

November 24, 2019

If we want to build popular power, we need an organizer-in-chief.

by Paul Waters-Smith

Live-Drawing the November Democratic Debate

November 21, 2019

Our artist gives visual commentary on tonight’s proceedings.

by Jason Adam Katzenstein

Why Criticize Warren?

October 20, 2019

If we’re going to decide wisely, we need to be honest about candidates’ records…

by Nathan J. Robinson

How To Get Bernie Sanders Elected President of the United States

October 05, 2019

With a lot of work and a bit of luck, something extraordinary could happen…

by Nathan J. Robinson

Why Bernie Has To Win

October 04, 2019

This man will sacrifice so much to bring about a better world. He needs all of our help.

by Nathan J. Robinson

The Prospect of an Elizabeth Warren Nomination Should Be Very Worrying

September 23, 2019

The differences between Warren and Sanders are critically important…

by Nathan J. Robinson