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The de Blasio Road Show
There's less than meets the eye to Mayor Bill de Blasio's image as a crusading liberal.
The Misleading Arguments Propelling “Right-to-Work” Laws
The results of this war on workers may vary, but the genesis of these salvos and the misleading arguments used to muscle them through legislatures are the same.
Clinton Wants to Help Families at the Bottom; Will She Change Her Mind on Welfare Reform?
If the first few weeks of her presidential campaign are any sign, she's staking out ground firmly on the left.
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Our Decrepit Rail System Makes Another Amtrak Crash Likely
Sometimes, throwing money at a problem is the way to fix it.
Everyone Has to Practice Nonviolence Now
From the people on the streets to the police, to church ministers and parents, but also our media spokespeople and elected officials.
DPA to Place Mock DEA “We’re Hiring” Ad in Roll Call, Skewering Agency in Wake of Scandals and Director’s Resignation
Congress has rarely scrutinized the agency, its actions or its budget, instead showing remarkable deference to the DEA's administrators.
Swedish Fishing Trawler Leaves Sweden for Gaza Flotilla
The fishing trawler “Marianne of Gothenburg” left Gothenburg, Sweden on May 10, 2015, to meet the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
The State of the Global Economy
According to the latest estimate from the government, US GDP growth was practically zero in the first quarter of this year.
Recently Passed Congressional Budget Plan Fails to Raise Revenues from Wealthy and Corporations
This week the US Senate approved a joint budget plan for the next fiscal year, which begins October 1.
Fears for Juveniles and Activist in Line for Saudi Execution
Saudi Arabia has been urged to spare the lives of two juveniles and an ageing political activist.