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The Stupidest Idea in the History of the World
David Swanson nominates support for war as “stupidest Idea in the history of the world.”
Rich People Save, Poor People Don’t
While saving money is recommended for financial stability, doing so has become more difficult for the working class as the divide between rich and poor deepens
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The Mainstream Media’s Criminal Climate Coverage
The mainstream media is failing us when it comes to covering the story of the century - made climate change.
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To Privatize or Not to Privatize
The further privatization of public education is often hidden in the language of education u201creformu201d while proof is emerging in countries that are extensively privatized that results are not …
The Capture of “El Chapo” Changes Nothing
While his capture ends a decade long manhunt, it does nothing to end the drug war in Mexico.
Big Oil, Bad Air: Fracking the Eagle Ford Shale of South Texas
In this in-depth report, a look at the the effects of drilling in Eagle Ford Shale in Texas.
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Spying on Activists: New Document Shows Army Targeted Olympia Anarchists, War Protesters
A criminal intelligence analyst for the Army infiltrated activists in Olympia to gather intelligence, which he shared with police, the FBI and a fusion centeru00a0in Washington.
Richard Wolff: Enterprise Structure Is Key to the Shape of a Post-Capitalist Future
Richard Wolff discusses his conviction that making the transition from capitalism to socialism requires a deliberate critique of workplace organization.
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How Exactly Do Colleges Allocate Their Financial Aid? They Won’t Say
Universities rarely release the specific criteria behind their aid decisions. Could a little-known regulation help open the black box?
The Next Obama Budget: The Chained CPI and the “Era of Austerity“
There are two debates underway about President Obama's upcoming budget: One involves the President's proclamation that this budget will signal the “end of austerity,” while the other involves the …