By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The Indian Express reports from Iran’s PressTV that the country has discovered a deposit of 8.5 million tons of…
By Austin Sarat / The Conversation In January 2023 two Democratic representatives, Judith Garcia and Carlos Gonzalez, proposed a bill that would offer prisoners in Massachusetts a new way to…
"Though we are living in a moment of increased confrontation and militarization, one fundamental truth remains unchanged: The only way to eliminate nuclear risk is to eliminate nuclear weapons."
Renowned sports journalist Dave Zirin talks about his latest documentary, which explores the unjust, unfair and deeply racist history of the NFL coupled with its commitment to nationalism, militarism and…
In testimony to the House Judiciary Committee about the Twitter Files, a few words about why state-funded "anti-disinformation" and free speech can't coexist.
Chris Hedges and Russel Brand discuss the parallels between the Iraq & Ukraine Wars, and how America is pushing Russia & China together as they escalate the Ukrainian conflict.
Florida has become a crucial access point for abortion in the region. A six-week ban could stop the wave of out-of-state patients coming in to access the procedure.
"The continued proliferation of surveillance tools like facial recognition technologies in our society is deeply disturbing," said Sen. Ed Markey, reintroducing a federal ban.
The term “Fourth Estate” had taken on the dust of a neglected antique before the release of the Pentagon Papers. Afterwards it seemed possible to think again of the press…
Iran Discovered To Have 10% of World’s Lithium Deposits, in Good News for China’s EV Industry
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The Indian Express reports from Iran’s PressTV that the country has discovered a deposit of 8.5 million tons of…
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Prisoners Donating Organs to Get Time Off Raises Thorny Ethical Questions
By Austin Sarat / The Conversation In January 2023 two Democratic representatives, Judith Garcia and Carlos Gonzalez, proposed a bill that would offer prisoners in Massachusetts a new way to…
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UN Disarmament Official Lays Out Path to Reverse ‘Dangerous’ Nuclear Trends
"Though we are living in a moment of increased confrontation and militarization, one fundamental truth remains unchanged: The only way to eliminate nuclear risk is to eliminate nuclear weapons."
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Tennessee’s New Anti-Drag Law Could Subject Performers to Up to 6 Years in Jail
Under the state law, performing publicly in drag is a misdemeanor, and “repeat offenders” could be charged with a felony.
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Looking at the Skeletons Inside the NFL’s Closet
Renowned sports journalist Dave Zirin talks about his latest documentary, which explores the unjust, unfair and deeply racist history of the NFL coupled with its commitment to nationalism, militarism and…
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Matt Taibbi: My Statement to Congress
In testimony to the House Judiciary Committee about the Twitter Files, a few words about why state-funded "anti-disinformation" and free speech can't coexist.
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The American War from Hell, 20 Years Later
Juan Cole on how Washington lost Its moral compass in Iraq.
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In the Era of Legal Marijuana, Less Teen Use
Opponents thought legalization would lead to more teens using marijuana. Ten years since the first states legalized, the reverse has happened.
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This International Women’s Day, Iranian Feminists Are at the Front Lines
There is much that the global feminist movement can learn from the current women’s struggle in Iran and their vision.
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“The End Of America’s Empire Is HERE” | Chris Hedges Interview
Chris Hedges and Russel Brand discuss the parallels between the Iraq & Ukraine Wars, and how America is pushing Russia & China together as they escalate the Ukrainian conflict.
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Journalistic Malpractice on Trial
What the Dominion Voting System Tells Us About How the Media Sacrificed their Credibility to Partisan Falsehoods
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One of US’s Largest Public Universities Could See First Strike in Its 257 Years
Unionized academic workers at Rutgers University have organized across hierarchies and are preparing to go on strike.
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A Proposed Six-Week Abortion Ban in Florida Could Threaten Access for the Entire South
Florida has become a crucial access point for abortion in the region. A six-week ban could stop the wave of out-of-state patients coming in to access the procedure.
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ACLU Obtains Docs Detailing FBI, Pentagon Development of Facial Recognition Tech
"The continued proliferation of surveillance tools like facial recognition technologies in our society is deeply disturbing," said Sen. Ed Markey, reintroducing a federal ban.
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Patrick Lawrence: What Dan Ellsberg Means
The term “Fourth Estate” had taken on the dust of a neglected antique before the release of the Pentagon Papers. Afterwards it seemed possible to think again of the press…
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