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When the Earth caught fire, killing the dinosaurs, fresh water ecosystems did ok.

Legislators are set to vote on a historic $20.6 billion budget this week that would have the state take a giant step toward further privatization of education, end teacher tenure, and compensate victims of the government eugenics program.

The logical consequences of Silicon Valley capitalism: Social stratification and class antagonism

“The simple fact is that there are no economic constraints to solving mass unemployment. For Washington, however, it’s just not a priority.”

President Obama recently paid tribute to South Africa's anti-apartheid leader – we need to bring Mandela's example home

Trayvon Martin, National Organization of Women, inequality, Lawrence Summers

"We have moved on from the verdict. Of course we're hurting of course we're shocked and disappointed, but that just means we have to roll up our sleeves and continue to fight."