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Garbage In, Garbage Out: Struggling Haiti Signs Costly Private Deal
The Haitian government risks signing the state and the taxpayers up for a very costly deal.
Introducing “Harvesting Justice”
Harvesting Justice was created to inspire hope that we are not condemned to live within the industrial food system as-is and to offer tools for organizing and education.
Pressing Ahead With Iran Pipeline, Pakistan Calls Washington’s Bluff
US and international sanctions have not succeeded in halting Iran's nuclear program, and Pakistan's domestic need for energy may outweigh what it calculates as the cost of ignoring US …
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Watergate’s Lessons, Washed Away
During Watergate, people went to jail, even former attorney general, John Mitchell. Today, we can't even get miscreant bankers to resign in exchange for their billions in bailouts.
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Disillusioned With Congress? Participatory Budgeting Is for You
Americans are getting fed up with government. It's time to get them directly involved.
The Global Unemployment Crisis
After the near collapse of the financial system and the great recession, unemployment has significantly increased worldwide.
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Why Politicians Are Sensitive to Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage, Immigration and Guns, but Not on the Economy
Why are politicians so sensitive to public opinion on equal marriage rights, immigration, and guns u2013 and so tone deaf to what most Americans want on the economy?
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“Lean In” and One Percent Feminism
Sheryl Sandberg, author of the book “Lean In”, has taken it upon herself to jump-start the stalled feminist revolution. However, her brand of feminism is as conservative as it …
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This Is What Happens When Congress Is for Sale
Thom Hartmann: Now is the time to say, “Enough is enough,” and end the terrifying reign of money in politics.
Report: Iraq, Afghanistan Wars Will Cost US $4-6 Trillion Dollars
These wars will be the most expensive conflicts in US history, according to the report.