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Ben Cohen | A Stampede to Amend the Constitution and Get Big Money Out of Politics
The unfettered role of money in politics ensures that officials pass laws that benefit corporate, not public interests.
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William Rivers Pitt | Land of the Free, Unless You’re a Woman
The Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision is many things, but mostly it's simple, old-fashioned woman-hating from top to bottom.
Four Good (and Not So Good) Ways to Protest the Hobby Lobby Decision
Since the Hobby Lobby ruling came down, many who oppose the verdict have been searching for ways to express their unhappiness with it.
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July 4th Quiz: Was the Revolution Caused by a Misunderstanding Over a Word?
The US has imperial ambitions, but an independent culture resists our full participation as citizens of a nation and of a world that is integrated economically and environmentally.
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Say Goodbye to America’s Landmarks This Independence Day
As we celebrate the nation's birthday, let us all take a moment to say goodbye to some beloved members of the American family. Many national landmarks could soon disappear …
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Ten Myths for the Fourth of July
Many of the stories surrounding the Independence Day holiday are just that - stories.
Strong Job Growth Continues in June
Wage growth has been more rapid for production workers than their supervisors.
Creating Out of Crisis
From many sorts of crises, admittedly often related, new openings can also emerge.
Chris Crass on Social Justice Heroes, Obstacles and Hope in the Movement, and Movies: The Anarres Project for Alternative Futures Interview
Samwise Gamgee reminds us and Frodo about, that even in dark times when it seemed all hope was lost, there was still some good in the world and it's …
Flag Held Hostage… Circa 2003
This commentary was written in 2003, but has continued relevance that makes it a must-read for Independence Day.