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In 2005, Palestinians called on the world to boycott Israel until it complied with international law. What if we had listened? The current atrocities in Gaza dramatically strengthen the case for boycott, divestment and sanctions.

In a world beset by war and counterrevolution, resistance is happening

The United Auto Workers’ strike last fall saw the union renew its militancy and win big victories on behalf of worker control. The historic walkout suggests the possibility of a broader revival of class struggle and the ideal of economic democracy.

The plug door that ripped off an Alaska Airlines plane only exists because of cost-cutting production techniques to facilitate cramming more passengers into the cabin.

Guardian analysis finds top recipients of pro-Israel contributions in last elections were centrist Democrats who defeated progressives in primaries

Where Will the World Find Refuge in 2024?

Warning: Reporting news can be deadly dangerous

Prior to 2001, U.S. Wars were financed through a mixture of higher taxes and budget cuts, and funded mostly through the regular defense budget. The post 9-11 war funding pattern was completely different.

A year after a mob stormed Brazil’s capital, January 8 is now a date to commemorate democracy’s survival.

Massachusetts voters approved an additional tax on incomes of more than a million dollars. At least a billion extra dollars will support transportation and education projects this year.