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Cinderella Redux
Ronald Reagan said that “government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” Notice he spoke of a problem (singular), but conservatives seem to believe government …
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In the Austerity Debate, Reputation Trumps Reason
Paul Krugman: Austerians are finding that they're trapped in a box.
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Solidarity With Gay Athletes: The Jason Collins Announcement
Jason Collins has announced to the world that he is a gay. This is a marvelous act. It is being congratulated by many including many NBA players and many …
Homeland Insecurity: Seven Years, Untold Dollars to Silence One Man
What do words mean in a post-9/11 world?
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Stay out of Syria: Statement of the Green Shadow Cabinet
The Obama administration has seemingly painted itself into yet another military corner by announcing that use of chemical weapons by Syria would constitute a red line that would mandate …
A War Criminal’s Final Chapter: The George W. Bush “Lie-Bury”
Demanding Accountability For The Past, Democracy For The Future, The People's Response gathered in Dallas, TX April 22-26, 2013 to coincide with the dedication of the Bush Presidential Center …
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Haitian Sweatshop Workers Speak: Sub-Poverty Wages and Sexual Coercion
Harrowing tales of women forced to trade sex to keep employment in factories.
The Layman’s Case Against Austerity
Stephanie Kelton makes the case against austerity simple enough for every reader to understand.
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Forest Service Seeks to Silence Smokey the Bear Over Fracking
An artist's use of the iconic Smokey the Bear for anti-fracking propaganda might land her jail time.
From Italy to Iceland: The Promise of Digital Direct Democracy
All over Europe, the internet is providing a democratic background to the radical efforts of protesters.