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Syria Bracing for US Bombs While Congress Ignores Constitutional Responsibility
Under the Constitution, Congress is responsible for declaring war — yet routinely it leaves the decision to the President. The terrible and widespread killing in Syria will become even …
Syria Bracing for US Bombs While Congress Ignores Constitutional Responsibility
Under the Constitution, Congress is responsible for declaring war — yet routinely it leaves the decision to the President. The terrible and widespread killing in Syria will become even …
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In The Absence of Heroes
He was a child of enormous privilege, the son of a filthy-rich war-profiteer industrialist, but he became one of us.
US Court Ruling Boosts Vulture Funds at Developing World’s Expense
A recent U.S. court ruling over a fight between Argentina and its creditors on Wall Street will increase global poverty by making it easier for u201cvulture fundsu201d to seize …
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Disappointed, Not Surprised
Obama's speech at the State University of New York at Buffalo has faculty members disappointed over proposed ratings system for higher education institutions.
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Black-White Income Differences: What’s Happened?
The economic position of African Americans relative to White Americans has not improved over the last 40 years.
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Striking “For Our Dignity,” US Fast Food Workers Walk Off
Thousands of fast food and low-wage workers in approximately 50 US cities are walking off the job today.
“Horton” Hears a Stampeding Judicial Amendment
Compulsory arbitration agreements force employees to give up their legal right to join a class action lawsuit in order to keep their job.
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Katrina Pain Index 2013: New Orleans Eight Years Later
Eight years after Katrina, New Orleans remains incredibly poor. Nearly 100,000 people have never returned.
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Community Radio Movement Prepares for Liftoff
Groups interested in building low-power FM community radio stations need to act fast.