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US Policy Driving Militarization in Guatemala
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t r u t h o u t | 07.05
US Policy Driving Militarization in Guatemala
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/31637-us-policy-driving-militarization-in-guatemala
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Mark Karlin, Truthout: Greenpeace International's Ben Stewart discusses his new book, Don't Trust Don't Fear Don't Beg, about the struggle to free 30 Greenpeace activists imprisoned by Russian authorities for protesting Arctic oil drilling, and the impact of climate activism.
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http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/31690-against-all-odds-raising-iraqi-voices-of-grassroots-resistance
Michael Reagan, Truthout: Through interviews with key Iraqi organizers and his own writings, Ali Issa's Against All Odds: Voices of Popular Struggle in Iraq seeks to correct Western ignorance about Iraqi social movements and the major developments in Iraq made possible by the work of everyday Iraqis.
US Caravan to Cuba Carries on History of Solidarity Across the Black Diaspora
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/31727-us-caravan-to-cuba-carries-on-history-of-solidarity-across-the-black-diaspora
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http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/31725-delivering-on-housing-vouchers-potential-to-give-families-real-choice
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<p style="margin: 0;padding: 0;font-size: 100%;color: #444 !important;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;line-height: 1.1"><strong>Elaine Weiss, Campaign for America's Future:</strong> This election must be about giving our children and families a real future. While the main focus must be on raising the floor for everyone, we can make smart, targeted investments that start to boost those with the greatest needs today.</p>
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