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After the Israeli Parliament passed the law in 2018 referred to as a “breach of the duty of loyalty,” the Ministry of…
[This essay is part of a series of essays by Michael Albert which critiques Classical Left Ideologies and their value, meaning, and…
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There are just over three weeks left before Abelardo De La Espriella takes office as Colombiaās new president, despite the numerous allegations…
Introduction: From Military Occupation to Structural Influence Imperial power has not disappeared. Wars, occupations, and military interventions remain central features of the…
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After Miami-based firm Affinity Partners secured their first building permit for major developments on Albaniaās coast on April 29, outrage in the…
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