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Possible Consequences of a US military attack on Syria—Remembering the Marine Barracks destruction in Beirut, 1983
The long lasting affects of military attacks take their toll on service members and the families that love them.
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The Lie of “Limited War” in Syria
“Obama’s strongest allies can’t stomach the stench of lies that are the foundation of the war effort against Syria,” writes Cooke about the conflict in Syria.
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Still Alive & Kicking Today: A “New Idea” From 1980s
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka discusses the need for solidarity with other organizations, Jobs With Justice has been doing just that since the 1980's.
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Berry Pickers Walk Out, Boycott
As the work watches the fast food workers protest their detestable conditions, Pickers at Sakuma Brothers Farms north of Seattle have walked off the berry fields twice and launched …
Fed Taper Talk Bursts Bubble
“The Federal Reserve did a really nice job in preemptively bursting a housing bubble before it grew large enough to do much damage,” writes Baker.
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The Last Chance to Stop the NDAA
Chris Hedges continues his fight to strike down a section of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that permits the military to seize U.S. citizens, strip them of due …
The “Honest Broker” is Crooked
“The negotiations provide a cover for Israel’s takeover of the territories it wishes to control,” writes Chomsky on the recent peace talks.
Fast Food Workers’ Labor Day Strike Echoes Martin Luther King’s Dream
All over the country Fast Food workers are walking off their jobs, continuing a legacy for civil rights that Dr. King Began over fifty years ago.
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King, Obama and the Inner Core of Despotism
Thinking of Obama's badly tainted legacy, I return to King's admonition that we judge others not by the color of their skin but rather by the content of their …
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Can a Court Sentence People to Religious 12-Step Program?
When will judges and parole officers get the memo and start looking for secular, scientifically-based treatment programs instead?