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Do Corporations Really Need More Rights? Why Fast Track for the TPP Is a Bad Idea
We can have democracy. Or we can have corporate rule. We cannot have both.
Shift on Too-Big-to-Fail Bank Supervision Rebukes New York Fed
The Wall Street Journal has published an important account of a behind-the-scenes power struggle at the Federal Reserve over authority for regulation.
The Long History of Israel Gaming the “Iranian Threat“
Netanyahu's speech continues a long tradition in Israeli politics of demonizing Iran to advance domestic and foreign policy interests.
Uncle Pentagon: Growing Up in the Shadow of the US War State
“In many ways, I grew up at the Pentagon.”
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Lessons From Norway in Getting Women Onto Corporate Boards
Norway has one of the best records with women holding 35.5% of the seats on Norwegian stock index companies.
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On Okinawa, US Marines Raise Tensions With Accusations and Arrests of Peace Campaigners
Japanese government cracks down on protesters blocking a new Pentagon base.
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After Beating FBI Entrapment, Environmental Activist Eric McDavid Looks Forward
Environmental activist Eric McDavid got out of jail years early after his loved ones obtained found proof he was entrapped.
Economist Roger Bootle: “Grexit” Is the Only Solution for Greece
Bootle shares his views as to how Greece should exit the eurozone without being forced out of the European Union.
Protests Rise Over Los Angeles Police Killing of Mentally Ill, Black Homeless Man
Protesters demanded police training to deal with mentally ill after LAPD caught on video shooting and killing a homeless black man.
Citizen Journalist Operating Frack Tours Bullied Yet Undaunted
A Pennsylvania judge with an apparent conflict of interest rules against a citizen journalist in favor of a Texas-based fracking company.