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The Internet Is in Danger of Being Strangled by Commercialism
Robert W. McChesney writes of the growing corrupting influence of advertising on the internet.
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Boston in Mourning After Marathon Bombings
Boston was in mourning Tuesday for three killed and at least 144 wounded in a “cowardly” bombing.
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Injecting Democracy Into Public Spending
Participatory budgeting (PB) transfers decision-making power from elected officials to everyday people.
Rally for Citizenship
10,000 people rallied on the Capitol lawn for a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
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.