Bougainville’s Long Goodbye to Colonialism
A mineral-rich island in the Pacific races to become the world’s 194th nation — and to free itself from generations of foreign control.
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A mineral-rich island in the Pacific races to become the world’s 194th nation — and to free itself from generations of foreign control.
How the Epstein scandal could dethrone Trump.
Millions of us taking small actions is empowering and effective.
Being part of a group is great, but connecting to individuals and creating a community is what really makes a difference.
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Donald Trump has tried everything to distract his base from Jeffrey Epstein. Will the prospect of Barack Obama in prison or an order to get an NFL team to revert to its racist name do the trick?
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Town halls — real town halls — offer a traditional alternative and antidote to our over-scripted and online politics.
Hoping to get a grip on a situation that is spiraling out of control for them, both Donald Trump and House GOP leaders are trying to pacify an irate MAGA base with token measures that will do nothing to shed light on the Epstein scandal.
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If AI gets it, isn’t it about time we get it too?
Donald Trump was probably right when he said that he could shoot somebody on Fifth Avenue and not lose voters. But could he be part of the Epstein coverup without losing any? We’re about to find out.