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Yes, Indeed, San Francisco Is Made of Gold
These days, indeed, the city seems to belong to the highest bidders and the dogged homeless who, as if taking revenge, crowd the sidewalks in every neighborhood.
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The Ideology Problem: Thomas Patterson’s Failed Technocratic Dream for Journalism
Thomas Patterson's new book avoids the most crippling affliction of mainstream journalism in the United States: “The Ideology Problem.”
Church Committee Investigator, Legal Scholar to Testify in Case of Military Spying on Antiwar Protesters
Army efforts to disrupt, neutralize peaceful protests are compared to the COINTELPRO-era tactics of the FBI.
The World Should Be Watching India’s “Common Man” Coup
A few months ago, India's Aam Aadmi Party was a curiosity; now, it's a call for pro-democracy movements elsewhere to step up their game.
How the US Used a “Terrorism” Ploy to Attack Islamic Charity to Iran
Federal prosecutors continue to target Islamic charities and their donors, as illustrated by the recent prosecution of a couple in Portland, Oregon.
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Washington State Bill Proposes Criminalizing Help to NSA, Turning Off Resources to Yakima Facility
Washington has become the first state with a physical NSA location to introduce a Fourth Amendment protection act.
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Obama Says He’ll Bypass Congress to Boost Economy
President Obama is embracing a do-it-yourself approach to reviving the nation's economy, saying Wednesday at North Carolina State University that he will bypass Congress where he can to help …
Greg Palast | Christie and Koch in Cahoots? It’s Time to Subpoena the Committee for Our Children’s Future
Greg Palast: Far more insidious than Chris Christie playing traffic warden is the story of his secret meetings with a gaggle of billionaires - and the legality of campaign …
Door Closes to Open Internet, But All May Not Be Lost
Michael Winship: The FCC has a long, sad track record of spinning pro-industry positions to make them sound good and good for you.
The Special Ops Surge: America’s Secret War in 134 Countries
Nick Turse: Since September 11, 2001, US Special Operations forces have grown in every conceivable way, from their numbers to their budget.