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Taibbi: Ex-JPMorgan Lawyer With Smoking Gun on Mortgage Fraud Stymied by Holder Cover-Up
Matt Taibbi has pulled the curtain back on an offensive bit of Obama administration bank cronyism.
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President Obama Tells FCC: Reclassifying the Internet Is “Essential“
The FCC may take action on Net neutrality by the end of the year but unconfirmed reports indicate that a decision will be delayed.
Documents: Houston Police Use “StingRay” Technology to Sweep Up Cellphone Data
The Houston Police Department has been sweeping up the cellphone data of suspects and innocent bystanders.
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With Thumbs-Up From Obama, Net Neutrality Advocates See Victory in Sight
President Obama's statement in support of net neutrality brought cheers from internet freedom advocates.
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Traversing the Military’s Favorite Secret Spot – and Mine
In this excerpt from “Worth Fighting For,” Veteran Rory Fanning traverses part of New Mexico.
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Enough Talk About Grit: It’s Time to Talk About Privilege
Lessons that promote “effort” as a mask for privilege do far more harm to our students than good.
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Camillo Mac Bica | On This 11th Day
On this 11th day, of the 11th month, at the 11th hour, I will display no poppy, nor will I parade.
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Blaming the Fed
You really don't want to trash the Fed's efforts without seriously doing your homework.
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Veterans Day, 2014: Propaganda for Militarism
We should ignore the usual patriotic hokum about thanking US veterans for their “service.”
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Shrinking the Empire: A Session on the Imperial Couch
“The thought of Cold War 2.0 gives me an instant endorphin high,” American Empire tells its doctor during a thereapy session.