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New Rule Could Shed Light on CEO-Worker Pay Gap
The SEC to meet Wednesday to consider a new rule mandated three years ago under Dodd-Frank that would require companies to disclose the ratio between a CEO's compensation and …
Next Step for Peace in Syria – Stop the “Lethal Aid“
The US has now joined with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other allies to directly supply weaponry to an array of fighters against the Syrian government.
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Frackademia: The People and Money Behind the EDF Methane Emissions Study
The long-awaited Environmental Defense Fund-sponsored fracking fugitive methane emissions study is finally out. Unfortunately, it's another case of “frackademia.”
Southern Leg of Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline Flunks Climate Test Too
Tthe 485-mile southern leg of Keystone XL will give TransCanada strategic access to these US coastal ports.
Pro Football’s Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Out of the 31 owners of NFL teams, seventeen - more than half - are billionaires.
The Armageddon Looting Machine: The Looming Mass Destruction From Derivatives
Increased regulation and low interest rates are driving lending from the regulated commercial banking system into the unregulated shadow banking system.
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Is Broad Opposition to War on Syria an Opportunity to End American Empire Responsibly?
Are we witnessing the beginning of a transformation of US foreign policy? With groundswell public opposition to a war with Syria, Flowers and Zeese see such signs and recommend …
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Letter to an Unknown Whistleblower: How the Security State’s Mania for Secrecy Will Create You
Dear Whistleblower, I donu2019t know who you are or what you do or how old you may be. I just know that you exist somewhere in our future …
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The Left Pushes Back
We're witnessing a three-act play in America, and it's called “The Great Rejection of the Reagan Revolution.”
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Chomsky: “The Mafia Doctrine,” or the Crucial Issue for the US in Syria Is Credibility
The US is probably more concerned about maintaining hegemony than the fate of Syrian civilians.