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It doesn’t require packing the Supreme Court.

At a moment when the President of the United States is attacking the very idea of U.S. citizenship, this book reminds us how the true — and Constitutional — ideal of who this country belongs to is embedded in our traditions.

Intersectionality can usefully describe the effects of multiple oppressions. It does not, however, offer an adequate explanatory framework for addressing the root causes of social inequality in the capitalist socioeconomic system.

George Wallace was a lot like Donald Trump. His racist rhetoric fueled his constituents. His presidential campaign slogan “Stand Up for America” was the 1968 version of “Make America Great Again." Most of all, he invoked hate and racism.

Walden Bello on Brazil, India Farmers Fightback, Cuba's Constitutional Moment, Québec Solidaire Breaks Out, Mexican Labor Realigns, Scots Women Workers Hit the Streets

Even in Trump country, pro-union sentiment is rising. But can labor and its allies turn that sentiment into power?

Armed with data and outside-the-box ideas, TransitMatters is redefining citizen engagement.

The migrant caravan Trump is so obsessed about is a direct result of US foreign policy.

Shame on all those who have been silent—or, worse, supported the president’s agenda.

During an on-going debate about the future of the VHA, many a patriotic speech has been made about how much everyone in Washington loves and cares for veterans. But even a personal biography brimming with past military heroism can be deceiving.