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Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders brings the hammer down on Ted Cruz in response to the GOP candidate’s negative remarks about “New York values.”

Kai Newkirk: Democracy Spring: Over 400 Arrested at U.S. Capitol Protesting Corruption & Money in Politics

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Noam Chomsky: German Weapons Exports to Israel & Saudi Arabia and the Refugee Crisis

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Amy Goodman: Voices from Puerto Rico’s Students Leading an Anti-Austerity Movement

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John Pilger: Palestine Is Still The Issue

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Bernie Sanders: Bernie Sanders Phoenix Arizona Rally on Super Tuesday 3/15/16

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Ta-Nehisi Coates: Voting for Bernie Sanders Despite the Senator’s Opposition to Reparations

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Dave Zirin: Beyoncé Wins the Super Bowl

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Lori Wallach: Signing of TPP Marks Only Beginning of the Fight

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James Elsner: At End of Hottest Year Ever, Massive U.S. Storm Kills At Least 43 with More Extreme Weather to Come

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