Decolonizing Environmentalism

We are witnessing a historical push toward the dismantling of imperialism, the decentralization of power, and the welcoming of non-white, non-European values into conservation.

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Iranian-US History Double Feature: “Coup 53” and “Desert One”

This pair of solid films from seasoned documentarians will take you through a failed century.

Source: Iranian-US History Double Feature: “Coup 53” and “Desert One”

Fractured Identity: The 12 Best Vietnam War Books – Signature Reads

The Vietnam War was one of the most pivotal moments in U.S. history, and these twelve are some of the best Vietnam War books out there.

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Progressive Picks

As part of its commitment to providing independent information and resources to its readers, Truthout chooses a Progressive Pick every week: an independent book or DVD that we find thought-provoking and insightful.

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The Pentagon’s ‘Terminator Conundrum’: Robots That Could Kill on Their Own – The New York Times

The United States has put artificial intelligence at the center of its defense strategy, with weapons that can identify targets and make decisions.

Source: The Pentagon’s ‘Terminator Conundrum’: Robots That Could Kill on Their Own – The New York Times

Devils, Deals and the DEA – ProPublica

Why Chapo Guzman was the biggest winner in the DEA’s longest running drug cartel case

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Life in a Refugee Camp, As Seen By Children

Syrian refugee children use photography to capture their new reality.

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Back to (our) Future

Public polling shows that the things Sanders talked about in his speech are things that most Americans agree with and approve of. They are, as Sanders worded it,

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Islam Is a Religion of Violence | Foreign Policy

In the past few weeks, both Russia and the United States have escalated their military campaigns against the Islamic State. As the brutal jihadist group…

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5 Things We Learned Collecting 3,352 Stories About Agent Orange Exposure – ProPublica

It’s not the size of the community that matters. It’s about finding the right one.

Source: 5 Things We Learned Collecting 3,352 Stories About Agent Orange Exposure – ProPublica