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Why I’m Still Hopeful About America

Never give up fighting for a more just society.

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An Alternative to Growth Economics: Doughnuts

Why the economy should look more like a doughnut.

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My Visit to Trump’s Washington

It was my first visit to our nation’s capital since Trump became president.

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How Norway Avoided Becoming a Fascist State

Instead of falling to the Nazi party, Norway broke through to a social democracy. Their history shows us polarization is nothing to despair over.

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15 Warnings Signs of Impending Tyranny

Consider yourself warned.

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My Wishes for Obama’s Parting Shots

In the waning days of his administration, I’d recommend Obama take the following last stands.

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Global Network of Mayors Join Forces to Combat Climate Change and Inequality

“The job of a mayor is not to guarantee the prosperity of the current generation, but the next generation.”

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Portugal Announces World’s First Nationwide Participatory Budgeting Project

Restoring contact between government and its citizens.

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California vs. Trumpland

California gives lie to the conservative dictum that low taxes, few regulations, and low wages are the keys to economic success.

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Chilling ‘Professor Watchlist’ Aims to ‘Expose’ Leftist Educators

‘It would be easier to dismiss this rather silly project if the United States had not just elected a president who shouts over attempts at rational discourse and reactionary majorities in both houses of Congress’