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Hedge Fund Seeks Sanctions Against Argentina
Judge gives court-appointed mediator more power to resolve dispute.
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Direct Democracy Brings Economic Justice Wins, but Watch Out for ALEC
Despite widespread, bipartisan public support on issues like the minimum wage and paid sick days, ALEC has conjured up an array of bills to thwart the ability of voters …
Corporate Triumphs, Progressive Victories and the Roadmap for a Democratic Revival
Below the radar of most national media, progressive wages success campaigns on a variety of other issues.
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Slim Fast Billionaire Fattens Wallet of Scandal-Plagued Former Israeli Prime Minister
A private foundation funded by the founder of Slim Fast paid tax deductible dollars to a consulting company owned by Ehud Olmert, an Israeli political figure accused of corruption.
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The Mass Shooting in Mexico
The murder and disappearance of students from Ayotzinapa is raising questions once again about the complicity of law enforcement and public officials in Mexico's drug wars.
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The Military-Industrial Complex Blasts Its Way Into the Civilian Market
Corporate arms peddlers are holding field demonstrations and trade shows for police chiefs and other non-military officials.
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Stand Up and Fight
Sophisticated campaign targeting and get-out-the-vote operations can't substitute for the passion, clarity, and vision that motivate Democrats to vote.
Richard Falk Talks About the Impact of Civil Society in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Former UN special rapporteur Richard Falk contextualizes the Palestinian struggle.
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Oil on the Tracks: Pacific Northwest Rises for Rail Safety
The rapid rise in moving crude oil by rail and sea vessels has the people of Washington State up in arms over whether to move it at all.
Uncle Sam’s Databases of Suspicion: A Shadow Form of National ID
The US government's many watchlists should be seen as a new form of national ID for a growing group of people accused of no crime.