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The U.S.-Taliban Deal Won’t Bring Real Peace, But It Could Reduce the Bloodshed
Withdrawing even some of the U.S. troops, planes, drones and bombers from Afghanistan will reduce the killing.
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Guess Who’s Rallying for Medicare for All? Senior Citizens
Bernie's Medicare for All proposal would also fill the coverage gaps in Medicare.
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Labor
“Social Poetics” Uncovers the Poetry of Everyday Workers
Mark Novak’s new book documents how worker-written poetry promotes international solidarity among workers
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We Need a Truth and Reconciliation Process for the Trump Era
When the post-Trump moment comes, there will be a temptation to turn the page. Instead, we need deep reflection.
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