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Democratic Rhapsody and Anxiety in Post-Revolutionary Tunisia
“[Tunisian dictator] Ben Ali's departure on January 14, 2011 released a host of formerly unaired and long-suppressed grievances. After decades of repression, many Tunisians are talking openly across the …
The Rise of the Super-Rich: Is the Economy Just Going Through a Bad Patch?
So the rich are different. What's it to you? Quite a lot, if you see some of the recent analysis of the growing wealth gap.
Tricky Teamwork: With Troubled Europeans and Tough Killers
Angela Merkel's face usually displays a rather plain, friendly, almost benign expression, matching her simple, benign words. But in rare unguarded moments, some claim, they glimpse a very hard …
As Profit Shares Hit New Highs, Washington Focuses on Abuse of Disability System
The downturn caused by the collapse of the housing bubble was the key factor behind both soaring profits and rising disability rates.
“A Symptom of Unfortunate Tendencies”: Iraq and the Failure of the Liberal Elite
“The power elite, especially the liberal elite, has always been willing to sacrifice integrity and truth for power [and] personal advancement,” writes Chris Hedges.
Why the New Boss at the FCC Should Be Nothing Like the Old Boss
The FreePress staff urges President Obama to choose a FCC chair who will restore integrity to that position.
Don’t Blame the Iraq Debacle on the Israel Lobby
Ten years after the invasion of Iraq, Stephen Zunes analyzes the political and social reasoning behind this scandalous affair.
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Course Load: The Growing Burden of College Fees
High school students discovering their college plans may face a slew of small fees that will push their college tuition through the roof.
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Jim Hightower: Obama’s Unethical End Run
In 2013, the mist of corporate money has fogged over Team Obama's commitment to ethical niceties like transparency in campaign funding.
Obama Walks the High Wire, Eyes Closed: When It Comes to Israel, Palestine, and Iran, It Could All Come Crashing Down
Barack Obama came to Israel and Palestine, saw what he wanted to see, and conquered the mainstream media with his eloquent words. U.S. and Israeli journalists called it a …