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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.
The Tragedy of Greece as a Case Study of Neo-Imperial Pillage and the Demise of Social Europe
The neoliberal prescriptions for Greek ‘recovery’ that only deepen its economic crisis reveal the anti-democratic assault on the welfare state and the breakdown of social Europe as the center …
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D’Oh! “America Is Not Stupid” Wins IRS Recognition as Tax-Exempt Nonprofit
The IRS has granted nonprofit status to America Is Not Stupid u2013 a dark money group known for a 2012 election ad featuring a talking baby who compared the …
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What GOP-Tea Party Risks With Block of New New Deal
The Republican-Tea Party alliance operates a weapon of mass deflection, protecting capitalism from criticism. Sadly, the Democrats neither expose nor attack the Republican project, says Wolff.