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Earth Day Relates Directly to Peace
April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day, which began in 1970 as a way to raise our consciousness about environmental concerns. It occurs to me that it is also …
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Creatures of the Dark: Wisconsin GOP Caught Deleting Records, Again
Thousands of Republican redistricting files in Wisconsin were deleted last year, confirming accusations that they are covering their tracks.
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Why Don’t We Mourn Equally?
Danny Katch considers the consequences of a society where violence is bitterly opposed in certain forms—but celebrated and glorified in others.
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Europe’s Leaders Disregard Anti-Austerity Logic
Paul Krugman: How is it possible that European austerians are unaware of the argument of their critics?
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As Colorado Celebrates Pot Holiday, Marijuana Tourism Divides State
In Denver, local promoters tried to showcase Colorado as a state that welcomes pot-smoking tourists.
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Random Notes From the Police State
William Rivers Pitt: Boston law enforcement did their best in a terrible, dangerous and deranged situation.
Airport Privatization Takes Off in Puerto Rico
Under fiscal stress and the influence of a powerful business lobby, airports are being sold off to private investors.
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Rangel’s Folly: Reinstating the Draft
Bica argues that Rangel and others who advocate compulsory national service to promote anti-war objectives are choosing the absolutely wrong tool.
The Facts on Fracking
Benefits, risks, the New York State debate, and more.
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April 25: A Historic Day to Cut the Bloated Pentagon Budget
Thursday, April 25, is the new date to participate in citizen efforts to oppose proposed cuts to Social Security and veterans benefits and support cuts to the bloated Pentagon …