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Adam Hochschild: We Can End Slavery—Again
by Christa Hillstromposted Aug 21, 2013 - It took just 20 years to end the British slave trade. What history teaches us about ending exploitation today.
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The Healing Journey of a Daughter of Slavery and a Son of the Slave Trade
by Lisa Gale Garriguesposted Aug 20, 2013 - Why an African American marketing consultant and a white writer took a journey to explore the effects of slavery, racism, and privilege.
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Why an Iraqi Single Mom Is Suing George W. Bush for War Crimes
by Corey Hillposted Aug 16, 2013 - An Iraqi single mom and a tech lawyer believe they can prove the Iraq War was a “crime of aggression” under U.S. law.
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Restless Nation: The Real Meaning of Iran's Elections
by Stephen Zunesposted Aug 12, 2013 - Will the people of Iran get the reforms they asked for in electing the moderate Hassan Rouhani? The answer depends partly on them, and partly on the United States.
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5 Signs the Voting Rights Act Will Survive
by Brentin Mockposted Aug 07, 2013 - Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that hurt the Voting Rights Act, it's far from dead. Meanwhile, popular movements to defend voting rights are gathering momentum.
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Four Ways to Escape the NSA Dragnet
by Nick Pearsonposted Aug 05, 2013 - Start by switching to an alternative search engine, using an alias on Facebook, and supporting allied nonprofits.
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Slave and Slaveholder Descendants Break Free of History's Trauma—Together
by Lisa Gale Garriguesposted Aug 02, 2013 - Responding to past traumas like slavery and acts of terrorism can heal us—and future generations.
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What’s Next for Moral Mondays?
by Sue Sturgisposted Aug 01, 2013 - The movement to push back against North Carolina’s ultraconservative state legislature is in its 13th week, and still growing.
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Infographic: Your Stuff’s Not As Cheap As You Think It Is
by Doug Pibel, Katrina Rabelerposted Aug 01, 2013 - What do we really trade for all of the cheap stuff we buy?
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World-Healing Wisdom: Karen Armstrong’s Vision for a Compassionate Future
by Nadia Colburnposted Jul 31, 2013 - Armstrong believes that we can find the wisdom we need by looking to the origins of today’s world religions.
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Florida Occupation Digs in after Meeting with Governor Scott Turns Sour
by James Trimarcoposted Jul 19, 2013 - The association says it will bring in retired members in an effort to defuse tensions between young occupiers and capitol police.
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Day Four: Youth-Led Occupation of Florida Capitol Still Growing
by James Trimarcoposted Jul 18, 2013 - For the last three nights, a growing group has camped out in the Florida Capitol building, demanding the governor address their concerns about the Zimmerman acquittal.
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100 Young Black Activists Respond to George Zimmerman’s Acquittal
by Jamilah Kingposted Jul 17, 2013 - The statement, by the Black Youth Project, conveys profound sorrow along with a commitment to hold on to hope.
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Want Justice for Trayvon? Start by Turning to Your Neighbors
by Sarah van Gelderposted Jul 16, 2013 - Your community is the perfect place to begin healing the wounds of racism.
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Peaceful Revolution? Gandhi’s Four Paths to Get There
by Madhu Suri Prakashposted Jul 12, 2013 - The Indian leader saw nonviolence as an active and powerful thing—not just the absence of war.
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