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Democratic Party Platform: Lots of Hot Air on Climate Change
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From Paris to Istanbul, More ‘War on Terror’ Means More Terrorist Attacks

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Economy Analysis/Commentaries

The Democratic Platform Goes After Wall Street

By Sarah Anderson, 13 hours ago

The platform draft shows Democrats are willing to bite the hand that feeds them – but will they follow through?
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War & Peace Interview

More Troops in Afghanistan is a Huge Mistake

By Phyllis Bennis, 13 hours ago

After 15 years of U.S. occupation in Afghanistan, the Taliban controls more territory than at any point since the U.S. invasion that overthrew them in 2001, Phyllis Bennis tells Press TV.
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Economy Analysis/Commentaries

In Stark Contrast to the Past, the Democratic Platform Addresses Issues of Structural Inequality

By Josh Hoxie, 13 hours ago

Tax reform, Wall Street accountability, and the racial wealth divide are all acknowledged in this year's agenda.
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War & Peace Interview

Our Military Approach to ISIS Will Only Lead to More Civilian Casualties

By Phyllis Bennis, 2 days ago

We need to address the root causes of what is leading ordinary people to turn to ISIS, Phyllis Bennis tells RT America.
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Government & Politics Interview

Diplomatic Relations Open the Door to a New Perspective on Cuba

By Netfa Freeman and James Early, 2 days ago

IPS scholars James Early and Netfa Freeman talk about how new diplomatic relations with Cuba give us a chance to see the response from the Cuban people and move forward in the battle to end the embargo.

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Human Rights Media Advisories

Welcoming our Newest Board Member, Actor and Activist Danny Glover

By IPS Staff, 15 hours ago

Glover's experience as a human rights activist will help strengthen IPS's connection to progressive transformation projects worldwide.
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Uncategorized Media Advisories

Ideas Into Action: 2015 Annual Report

By IPS Staff, May 5, 2016

Take a look at our 2015 annual report to see how IPS worked to shift the narrative, build power through social movements, and change the rules for lasting, meaningful change.
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Government & Politics Blog

Honoring Two IPS Giants

By Domenica Ghanem, May 25, 2016

IPS dedicated our new conference room to co-founders Richard Barnet and Marcus Raskin—two progressives who left the State Department to turn ideas into action.

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