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This Machine Clowns Fascists: Reykjavik’s Former Anarchist-Comedian Mayor Talks Politics and Life After City Hall
In 2010, an anarchistic Icelandic comedian, Jon Gnarr, became an unlikely face of successful alternative politics. The former Reykjavik mayor speaks about his philosophy, future and new book about …
Love and Loathing in North Texas Amid Child Refugee Crisis
A Dallas judge and area charities are striving to house and provide social services to thousands of refugee children.
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Neighbors Turn Foes in Bekaa
Hezbollah clashes with Syrian rebels on the outskirts of Ersal seem to be widening the divide between residents of the Eastern Bekaa town.
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Denton City Council Rejects Fracking Ban: Referendum Will Be on November Ballot
The Denton, Texas city council failed to pass a fracking ban in after an eight-hour meeting residents called “theater.”
Why No Vetoed Resolutions on Civilian Killings in Gaza?
The question looming over the UN security council is, why hasn't a resolution on Gazan civilian deaths been issued?
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The End of Pot Prohibition as We Know It
Without federal leadership, you can count on marijuana legalization to keep spreading one state at a time.
Mowing the Lawn in Gaza
Israel believes it can bomb Gazans into changing their interests. How long will Obama support this delusion?
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TBTF Strike Back! SEC Commissioner Calls FSOC “Vast Left Wing Conspiracy“
One of the favored practices of the banking industry in recent years has been to engage in not merely shameless, but truly deranged hyperbole when anyone dares voice so …
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Who Advised Cuomo on Mortgage Industry Investigation? A Mortgage Lobbyist
Howard Glaser was brought on to help then-Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on his mortgage industry investigation. Glaser was working for the industry at the same time.
Five States Gunning to Make Their Kids as Scientifically Illiterate as Possible by Teaching Creationism
Some states have attempted to pass bills that either remove evolution from the curriculum or allow teachers to offer alternative theories.