Chronological Archive -- In These Times

A bitter labor conflict ultimately failed in Decatur, Ill., during the mid-'90s. But a new book argues that tactics developed there by locked-out workers strengthen today's labor movement.

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By Daphne Wysham
May 21, 2009

What’s Wrong With the New Climate Bill

First, the good news: One of the most comprehensive pieces of energy and climate legislation ever drafted by members… more

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By Jenny Tomkins
May 20, 2009

Xe is the Problem

Keeping the corporation formerly known as Blackwater out of Skunk Hollow.

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By G. Pascal Zachary
May 19, 2009

Jacob Zuma: Sub-Saharan Populist

The anxiety over the selection of Jacob Zuma as president of South Africa obscures a significant milestone: For the… more

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By Ralph Seliger
May 18, 2009

Israel’s Center Does Not Hold

Netanyahu's coalition begins to govern, as the world awaits a two-state solution.

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By Mike Lynn
May 17, 2009

Rethinking the Future

Fossil fuels can't last forever. A new book plans for a world without them.

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By David Sirota
May 15, 2009

Healthcare’s Enigma-In-Chief

The most stunning and least reported news about President Obama's press conference with health industry executives this week wasn't… more

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By Joseph M. Schwartz
May 15, 2009

The Only Road Out of Crisis

Yes, it is socialism, but nationalize the banks already.

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By Susan J. Douglas
May 14, 2009

Antidote to Drug War Madness

So I was making dinner, and on NPR I hear, to my amazement, a report by Robert Siegel and… more

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By Jeremy Bigwood
May 13, 2009

Reinventing Demons

The Obama administration plans a new round of 'public safety' programs in Latin America.

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By Joel Bleifuss
May 12, 2009

A Specter is Haunting Dems

Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) had every reason to free himself from the wing nuts that bind the rusty Republican… more

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By David Sirota
May 8, 2009

Piggish Capitalism

Even if you don't dig on swine, it has become impossible to avoid them. If you're not pummeled by… more

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By Shea Howell
May 7, 2009

Bonuses Make a Comeback

It is hard to believe that Wall Street does not recognize it has failed. Late last month, America's largest… more

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By April Howard
May 6, 2009

Salt of the Earth

Bolivia extracts its lithium, environment be damned.

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By Julie A. Mertus
May 5, 2009

The Past and Future of Human Rights

Barack Obama could become America's first human rights president.

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By Robert Parry
May 5, 2009

One More Bubble!

When I took an editing job at Bloomberg News in March 2000, my arrival coincided with the bursting of… more

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By Stephen T. Asma
May 4, 2009

Happy Serf Liberation Day

Free Tibet? Not so fast.

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By David Moberg
May 3, 2009

Flower Power

Colombian plantation workers are fighting an uphill battle to unionize and secure better working conditions.

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By Rose Arrieta
May 1, 2009

An Inconvenient Woman

Arizona public defender Isabel Garcia speaks out against U.S.-Mexico border policy.

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By David Sirota
May 1, 2009

With Their Magic Bullet, Dems Have No More Excuses

As counsel for the Warren Commission, Arlen Specter described a "magic bullet" that changed America. Four decades later as… more

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