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Rampant outsourcing, financialization, monopolization, deregulation, and just-in-time logistics are the culprits. Our supply chains were designed for maximum profit rather than getting things to people, problems that arose in the pandemic folded in.

Throughout history, "the most powerful, most heavily-armed countries, which had the best chances of emerging victorious in a military conflict, were usually the most eager for it."

The brink of war - overview and details

Political and labor leaders say that unless Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense’s production is done in Wisconsin, instead of South Carolina, Democrats will be hurt in November’s elections.

The results of the 2020 Democratic primaries suggest the limits of a left strategy for power starting at, rather than building toward, the presidency.

How state standards fail to teach the truth about Reconstruction.

"A cruel system of domination and a crime against humanity"

Millions have called for Peltier’s release since his incarceration, including Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu before their deaths. It’s time to act, especially now that he's in mortal danger from a Covid infection in prison.

Not a single state banned abortion in our country's first century.

A dress rehearsal for fascism, or did we just miss the opening credits?