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Surveillance Blowback: The Making of the US Surveillance State, 1898-2020
The War on Terror has proved effective for the creation of our current domestic surveillance state.
The Return of Larry Summers?
Dean Baker: In an ironic twist, the Clinton adviser who pushed to increase big banks might be up to run the Fed.
Global Power Project Part V: Banking on Influence With Goldman Sachs
One of the largest banks in the US, Goldman Sachs was central to the process of creating the housing bubble.
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The Zimmerman Verdict; America Is Still America to Me
Leon argues that had the prosecution stuck to the basic elements of the George Zimmerman-Trayvon Martin confrontation, Zimmerman would be back in jail awaiting sentencing.
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Why Aren’t Americans Fighting Back?
They don't know who they are or what they're fighting for nor whom or what they are fighting against.
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Pelican Bay Prison Hunger-Strikers: Jeffrey Franklin
‘One of the worst challenges I have faced is witnessing so many other SHU prisoners lose their minds.’
No Justice for Tortured Bahraini Journalist
Reporter Nazeeha Saeed was tortured in the midst of the uprising against Bahrain's repressive rulers.
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Justice Department Curbs Its Ability to Target Journalists Over Leaks
Attorney General Eric Holder, under pressure since the NSA scandal was revealed, has release legislation that would make it more difficult to track journalists' phone and email records.
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Five Important SCOTUS Rulings You Didn’t Hear About
While the Civil Rights Act and DOMA decisions were pivotal, here are five SCOTUS decisions that also impact your life.
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“The Breaking Point” – Sacrificing All for the Sake of Education
As the government continues to education to become more expensive, Anna Challet asks when does the sacrifice become too much.