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Chris Hedges

Chris Hedges, whose column is published Mondays on Truthdig, spent nearly two decades as a foreign correspondent in Central America, the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. He has reported from more than 50 countries and has worked for The Christian Science Monitor, National Public Radio, The...

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Mark E. Smith
'A Victory for All of Us'

Here are some of the alternatives to capitalist imperialism:

The Rise of the New Economy Movement...

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Mark E. Smith
'A Victory for All of Us'

Justin Case writes, “There’s no such thing - Imperialists are 100% ANTI-capitalist and...

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
elisalouisa
'Welcome to the Asylum'

Let’s just leave it where it is Korky.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Korky Day
'Welcome to the Asylum'

“elisalouisa”, can you please be more specific?
What did I say wrong?

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Korky Day
'Welcome to the Asylum'

Ed Romano, we found you!
Great, so can you answer my question below?

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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