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Mainstream Media MIA for Texas Abortion Bill Filibuster
Despite the historic moment of the Senate Bill 5 filibuster, the mainstream media left it to citizens to do the reporting.
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Localizing Direct Democracy: A Matter of Survival?
A little over a year ago, I found myself sitting in a newly-opened kitchen-café space in the Petralona area of Athens, sharing reflections on Occupy Wall Street with Greeks …
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Issa: “Fool me once…“
“We have allowed Darrell Issa and his politically-motivated witch-hunts to fool us too many times,” writes Hartmann.
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Rep. Edward Markey Wins John Kerry’s Senate Seat in Massachusetts
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Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, Restores Gay Marriage Equality in California
The Supreme Court issued rulings on two landmark marriage equality cases on Wednesday, striking down a federal law that denies federal benefits to same-sex couples married in states that …
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After Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights, Now It’s Congress’ Turn
Now that a key portion of the 1965 voting rights act has been deemed unconstitutional, it is up to congress to make sure that voting violation are addressed in …
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Abortion Bill Defeated After Texas Republicans Concede Vote Came Too Late
Republican backed anti-abortion bill in Texas knocked down due to lack of viable votes in the Senate.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act as Unconstitutional
While this ruling is a win for the LGBTQ community, the conversation on same sex marriage is still not over.
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How Do We Force Cash Hoarders to Invest? Tax Them
Taxing corporations on the hoard of cash they keep might be the only way to force companies to invest in job creation.
Confronting the Growing National (In)Security State
The state has created a self-fulfilling prophecy of growing insecurity that fuels demand for more security.