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Simon Johnson: GOP and Wall Street Say, “To Hell With Protecting the Public!“
This week, the House passed further legislation that would delay by two years some key provisions of Dodd-Frank.
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The Astronomical Scale of Money in Politics
The Court is looking out for the 1 percent of the 1 percent.
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Inside the Uniform, Under the Hood, Longing for Change
There's no reason to automatically exalt uniformed fighters as heroes.
Trading Away Our Environmental Future: The Trans-Pacific Partnership
If we can stop the TPP agreement, future trade negotiations may be more positive for communities and the planet.
Dysfunctional Drones Underscore Mission Mess at Homeland Security
A new report confirms DHS's Customs and Border Protection program lacks a clear definition of what constitutes a secure border.
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The Trojan Horse of “Free” Community College
Are the strings attached to “free community college” something that will fundamentally change the nature of the institution?
How Washington’s War on Terror Has Become a War on Human Rights Defenders in Central America
Human rights defenders and activists are facing terrorism charges in Guatemala.
Building Their Own Gallows: The Oil Pipelines
The debate surrounding labor's support for oil pipelines has largely centered on a false dichotomy: jobs vs. climate.
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Scientists and Doctors Sound Alarm Over Health Dangers of Oil Spill Dispersants
Some are questioning whether the EPA's proposed changes to chemical dispersants standards are enough to prevent harm.
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Bhopal Cloud Hovers Over Industrial Safety in India
The world's worst industrial disaster remains a sharp lesson on the need for greater safety regulations in Asia's third-largest economy.