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Losing Latin America

America's 'backyard' has never been so united and independent of U.S. influence.

Steve Ellner

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Foreclosure Crisis… and Opportunity

Months after the 'robo-signing' scandal, states are negotiating with banks—and activists are keeping the pressure on.

Jeremy Gantz

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Israel’s Left in Disarray

Ehud Barak's split from Labor is not his first blow against the party he led twice.

Ralph Seliger

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Utah’s New Immigration Bills: A Blast From the Past

The state laws have been called "the nation's most liberal," but they're not much different from Cold War-era deportation policies.

David Bacon

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Vermont’s Single-Payer Salvation

The Green Mountain State is poised to abolish most forms of private health insurance.

Lauren Else

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Drafting Honduran Democracy

As repression continues, the National Front of the Popular Resistance plans a constitutional convention.

Jeremy Kryt

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The Secret Life of Economists

Conflicts of interest throughout the Dismal Science are more common than you know.

Micah Uetricht

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In Madison, Nearly 100,000 Protest Gov. Walker’s Corporatist Vision

Saturday's rally around Capitol was largest yet, after Walker signs infamous bill into law

Roger Bybee

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Dear ITT Ideologist: Cliff Notes on American Democracy

Pete Karman

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No Surprises: Rahm Wins in Chicago

The suits remain firmly in control of the Windy City. What does Emanuel's victory mean for urban progressive politics?

David Moberg

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New AP1000 Nuclear Reactor Design Sparks Ire

But Nuclear Regulatory Commission ignores concerns over potential containment failures.

John Raymond

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Campesinos Rising in Honduras

A peasant organizer is kidnapped and tortured, as his movement continues to occupy land claimed by corporations.

Jeremy Kryt

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Belo Monte and Brazil’s ‘Pandora’

Can a massive dam project in the Amazon be stopped?

Kenneth Rapoza

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Dear ITT Ideologist: Executive Functions and the Search for 2008

Pete Karman

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What’s the Matter With Wisconsin?

The state's motto is "Forward," but it's now turning its back on a rich progressive history.

Theo Anderson

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Chicago’s Left Blows Its Big Chance

Rahm Emanuel appears to have made the best of a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Laura S. Washington

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Dear ITT Ideologist: Good vs. Bad Money

Pete Karman

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Alderman Rhymefest?

A Grammy award winner vies for a spot on Chicago's City Council.

Leanna Burton

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Stopping Frisky Business

Eight men of color sue the City of Brotherly Love over its "stop-and-frisk" policy—the latest in a group of federal civil rights cases.

Christopher Moraff

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In Chicago, Protesters ‘Subpoena’ U.S. Attorney: Video

Erin Schumaker and Kailash Srinivasan

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Russia Claims the High Ground

The Kremlin condemns persecution of WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange—but it may soon change its tune

Fred Weir

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Kosher Gets Ethical

A new standard is about to remake American Jews' dietary code.

Louis Nayman

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India’s Green Party Maverick

The 'poor man's Ralph Nader' tries to turn a green movement into a mass movement.

Robert Hirschfield

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Fighting for Peace of Mind

Operation Recovery tries to stem war’s mental wounds.

Alexandra Markowski