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Challenging the Official Story in Afghanistan
The US government seems unable to imagine that attacks supposedly taken in US national interests can be war crimes.
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Decreasing Number of Uninsured: Metric for Success of the Affordable Care Act?
We need to drill deeper to see if we can declare the ACA a success.
Texas Activists Form Statewide Coalition to Confront Fracking
Texas activists are working to restore local control over fracking — including the right to ban the extraction process.
Sparks Fly as Iowa’s Festival of Politics Showcases Presidential Candidates
Preparations begin months in advance, with campaigns organizing rallies, concerts and other events to bring supporters to the hall.
From Watchdogs to Lapdogs: How Corporate Media Mislead Us on GMOs
Despite assurances in mainstream media that GMOs are safe, consumers remain skeptical.
Yemen and the Guardian’s Shameful War of Misinformation
The Guardian has offered little evidence to support its claim that Iran is backing Houthi rebels in Yemen.
A High-Dollar Speech Sends Former Israeli Prime Minister to US Federal Court on Claims of War Crimes
He has been accused of involvement in the murders of ten passengers on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
White House and Republicans Reach Budget Deal – Including Disability Insurance Cuts
A vote on the deal could come as early as Wednesday.
Tensions Rise as Climate Negotiations Resume in Bonn
What are the challenges still facing the upcoming Paris conference on climate change this December?
How and Why the Koch-Backed Freedom Caucus Killed 350 US Jobs
The Kochs had the House Freedom Caucus take out the Export-Import Bank to slightly increase the profitability of their own empire.