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An American Road to Nowhere
Paul Krugman: Asking how we will pay for infrastructure may seem prudent, but it is in fact deeply foolish.
The Forgotten Mothers
The majority of women in prison are domestic violence survivors. Most women in prison are also mothers.
Recommended Fiction for All Ages
Booklists always stir up controversy. Serious readers justifiably hate to see masterpieces overlooked or substandard writing overrated.
Censorship Is The Norm – An Analysis by Lawrence Davidson and Janet Amighi
Washington, and more local American governments as well, often censor citizens.
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Solar Panels Finally Arrive Atop the White House
The White House is finally on the solar grid, in response to prodding by environmentalists.
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New Jersey Allowed to Require “Justifiable Need” to Carry a Firearm in Public
Since the Supreme Court ruled in 2008 that the Second Amendment includes the right to bear arms in self defense, guns rights advocates, led by the NRA, have challenged …
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Derailing the High-Speed Trading Bullet Train Before It Crashes Our Economy
Four years after they caused the “Flash Crash,” high-frequency trading speed demons still rule our financial markets.
Reproductive Justice and Women’s Equality: There is Some Good News!
In spite of the continuing onslaught against reproductive justice and women's equality, legislators in 17 states introduced 64 measures to expand reproductive options during the first quarter of 2014, …
Report: The Big Money in Tax Breaks Continues
In 2013, the cost of tax breaks was equal to the entire US discretionary budget.
Wisconsin Federal Court Decision Could Mark Beginning of End for GOP Photo ID Restrictions
This week's federal court decision to strike down Wisconsin's polling place Photo ID law has national significance and does not bode well for Republicans.