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The New American Confederacy
One definition for confederacy is: A group of people who have united for unlawful practices; a conspiracy.
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In Obama’s Budget, Poverty Initiatives Face an Uphill Battle
There are new and even historic anti-poverty proposals in this budget. But the better they are, the more they fall into the hard to get category.
Nicolás Maduro Is Venezuela’s Vote for Chávismo
Hugo Chavez's economic policies were successful but a close vote means the new president cannot become complacent.
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Global Warming: Why Aren’t We Using More Alternative Energy?
In Germany, Portugal, and India, among others, innovators are already surpassing the lagging US.
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How to Turn a World Short on Enemies Into a Very Threatening Place
An essay sparked in part by Jeremy Scahill's book The Dirty Wars.
Women Leading the Way
Women activists led last week on campaigns against tar sands, corporate education reform, and drones, among others.
United Nations Fails to Accommodate Lakota Genocide Complaint, UN Sends Security Chief Instead of Diplomat to Meet Lakota Delegation
A delegation of Lakota Elders has been refused the opportunity to personally deliver an official Complaint of Genocide against the United States to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, …
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Gitmo Trial Ethics Breaches Called Possible Obama Plan to Close Prison
Legal observer calls breaches ‘too many fiascos in too short an order to be the result of random chance.’
Shame on Congress for Repealing Major Provision of STOCK Act; Obama Should Veto
In a knee-jerk reaction to concerns that too many people may be required to disclose personal financial data, Congress quickly and quietly approved legislation over the past 24 hours …
In Defense of Amira Hass
Amira Hass is a reporter for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. She reports on Palestinian affairs in the occupied territories and, over the years, has come to understand the Palestinians’ …