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Does Egypt Have a Government?
An example of a current military despotism that has been, and is now again, the recipient of US military largess is the one in Egypt.
US Government Ordered to Prepare Guantanamo Force-Feeding Videos for Release
An appeal court has today ordered the Obama Administration to redact 12 hours of secret Guantanamo force-feeding footage in preparation for its public release.
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Archbishop Oscar Romero Is a True Salvadoran Patriot
A ceremony attended by 300,000 people was held on May 23, in the city of San Salvador to honor and celebrate the beatification of El Salvador's deceased Archbishop Oscar …
Charter Industry Strong-Arms Public Officials; $3.3 Billion Spent
The charter schools program was not designed with accountability and transparency in mind. Quite the contrary.
Holy Crop: How Federal Dollars Are Financing the Water Crisis in the West
The water policies of the West have fundamentally struggled to match the region's growth and ambitions to its available supply.
Dahr Jamail | “Imminent” Collapse of the Antarctic Ice Shelf and a “New Era” in the Arctic
As human-caused climate disruption progresses, sea level rise is happening far faster than previously expected.
The Other Conspirator: Secret Origins of the CIA’s Torture Program
Determined to shine a light on what he called ‘the truth held prisoner,’ Russo blew the whistle on American torture policy in Vietnam.
How Shorter Work Hours Can Help the Climate and Women’s Equality
In the face of looming ecological catastrophe, can unions help restructure work itself? And what's gender inequality got to do with it?
It Took Three to Out NSA Snooping on Us; Can We Really Afford to Lose Whistleblowers?
Three men risked all to convince the public and Congress that the NSA is spying on us; now a push is on to further discourage whistleblowers.
More Top Heavy, More Republican: The 1% of the 1% Over Time
The money coming from this select demographic is increasing and it is leaning more conservative.