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Why did the experience of consciousness evolve from our underlying brain physiology? Despite being a vibrant area of neuroscience, current research on consciousness is characterized by disagreement and controversy . . .

We cannot pin our hopes on one election, person, victory. What we can do is dig in for the struggle ahead. Art Works provides a reminder of our history of art and activism, the inspiration of past struggles, and the tools for what lies in our future.

State Republicans devastated unions, but union electoral power is crucial to defeating Trump. Now there is heightened union support across the country and increased labor activity in Wisconsin. Can Democrats seize on renewed enthusiasm for unions?

Lithium mining in Serbia reveals the ever-expanding extractivist frontiers and integration of peripheries. Yet, the resistance to the lithium mining project, serves as a testament to the possibility of fighting for alternative sustainable futures.

Private equity firms are buying up asbestos liability claims — and asbestos victims will pay the price.

In persisting with its high rates policy, the Fed is acting like James Dean in the famous “chicken run” auto race in Rebel Without a Cause.

It follows from reputable studies of longevity that the best protocol for living a good, long, fulfilled and productive life is to focus on nailing what actually matters, and then not stress about the rest

In rejecting facts to please their political party—and their patrons—the justices of the Court’s majority have broken their oath, made to both the Constitution and the American people.

Ocasio-Cortez’s articles of impeachment against the rogue justices probably won’t remove them. But history suggests it might help tame the court in other ways.

The Republicans’ gathering in Milwaukee next week will be simply this: a four-day fealty fest.