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Chris Hedges | The Folly of Empire
The last days of empire are carnivals of folly. We are in the midst of our own, plunging forward as our leaders court willful economic and environmental self-destruction.
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Columbus Raped the Redskins … Time to Change the Name
Itu2019s Columbus Day, a perfect day to consider changing the name of the Washington Redskins.
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Hurricane Sandy Evacuees Suddenly Left Without a Place to Live Again
Since Hurricane Sandy struck in late October of 2012, approximately 300 New York City residents have been living in hotels after their homes were flooded.
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Obama’s Former Communications Director Anita Dunn Pitches “Ethical Oil” Keystone XL Ad
A decision on the northern half of the pipeline is not expected for months, yet one thing remains certain: the deceptive ‘ethical oil’ meme and theme will pollute the …
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Malala Yousafzai Tells Obama Drones Are “Fueling Terrorism“
In a statement released after the meeting, Malala said she was honored to meet with Obama, but that she told him she's worried about the effect of US drone …
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Five Totally Avoidable Tragedies Caused by the Shutdown
Now we are seeing the true impact of closing the government.
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US Accused of Unprecedented Assault on Press Freedom
Government officials are becoming increasingly wary of speaking with journalists, and reporters fear future criminal prosecutions over leaked information.
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The GOP’s Love/Hate Relationship With the State
The political elite, the wealthy and Corporate America only dislike government spending when they aren't the beneficiaries.
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Women Are Bearing the Brunt of Shutdown Fallout
The ‘non-essential’ programs that are currently unfunded due to the shutdown are in fact essential for many women and children.
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Medical Device Tax Tricks
You might have heard that some Democrats are ‘willing to make a deal’ involving the ‘small’ ($40 billion) medical device tax. Here is what is going on.