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Remembering on Memorial Day
It is the causes of war that the Veterans for Peace want us to consider and grapple with, especially on Memorial Day.
House Passes Watered-Down NSA Reform Bill
The bill, introduced by Rep. James Sensenbrenner, was modified in the House Judiciary Committee to remove some of the civil liberties protections in the original bill, but it retained …
Verizon Retail Workers Win Union Vote – First to Do So
Wireless is where Verizon makes most of its profits. But for decades, Verizon has kept a wall between union workers in its landline division and non-union workers in its …
The Proud Message of Utah Phillips
It is often forgotten that the path to the Great American Middle Class was forged in large part by labor activists and social reformers during the first six decades …
CNN LIVE or LIES? Distorting Ukraine’s Crisis With Maps
CNN LIVE may not only be trying to remake the outside world of cartographic images, but also the inside world of its viewers, starting with perception and mental maps.
Reasons for Intellectual Conformity
In theory, many people hail the idea of independent thinking and praise the courage of speaking truth to power.
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Jesus Mandate: Peace and Stewardship
The greatest challenges to Christians of the future are two in number: peace and stewardship. All other concerns pale in their presence.
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China Tightens Grip on Africa
Africa is indeed a leading destination for Chinese consumer products.
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An American Banking Revolution Awaits
These tough economic times require creative alternatives to Wall Street, including more state banks.
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Who Is Dayani Cristal? A Tale of Death in the Desert
A new film offers a look at the human beings lost in the debate over “border security.”