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New Anti-NDAA Bill Would Ban Indefinite Detention in Montana
A new bill by state Rep. Nicholas Schwaderer would restore due process in Montana and counter the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Passed by Congress and signed by President …
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Christians Evangelizing Military Youth on the Taxpayer’s Dime
Government funded Christian evangelism is strong among military youth in America. Mikey Weinstein reports.
“I Begged for Them to Stop:" Waterboarding Americans and the Redefinition of Torture
Nick Turse examines the history of waterboarding in the American military and its impact on how we view torture today.
Consumption Drops, Unemployment Rises, and DC Politicians Are Clueless: Here’s Why
Government is not only a direct employer but also a major consumer in the private sector.
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Putting Some Real Pop in Populism
Washington should do more than the minimum on minimum wage.
Brennan’s Loose Talk on Iran Nukes
Letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein, Chair, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on John Brennan's possible appointment to Director of the CIA.
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Karzai, Citing Abuse, Orders US Units Out of Afghan Province
New allegations from Afghan President Hamid Karzai accuse US troops of torturing and abducting civilians.
Macho Men, Social Security and the Chained CPI
In DC, the best way to demonstrate your manhood is to express your willingness to cut Social Security.
When Pigs Don’t Fly: Trouble on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
Performance problems along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline persist due to the operator's failure to learn from past mistakes.
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In Oakland, Mercado Chain Workers Protest Alleged Sexual Harassment, Firings
Laura Robledo lost her job when she complained she'd been sexually harassed by a coworker.