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William Rivers Pitt | The United States of Aftermath
Ten years ago, politicians used 9/11 against us to unleash butchery for a payday. This is how they did it.
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You’ve Heard of the Birthers, Now Meet the Simpson-Bowlers
What are the exact devastating cuts and reforms that Simpson and Bowles want to make in federal government spending?
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Poll: Voters Say Minimum Wage Is Not Enough to Live On
Released today, the poll shows a majority of voters agree with the president that a federal increase is in order.
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Farmer Challenges Monsanto Seed Patent in Supreme Court
At stake is whether patents on seeds - or other things that can self-replicate - extend beyond the first generation of the products.
Mayor Bloomberg Announces New Marijuana Policy: Marijuana Possession Arrests Will Lead to Desk Appearance, Not Overnight Jail
In his State of the City speech today, Mayor Bloomberg announced a new police policy: those arrested for marijuana in New York City will no longer have to spend …
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Ten Years After February 15 Global Protests, A New Call
Ten years ago, millions of people around the world said “no” to war on February 15, 2003. Now, we say “yes” to peace; “yes” to demilitarizing, to having decent …
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Review of: The Unlikely Secret Agent
It's a clichĂ© that people don't know how strong they are until they're in a bind, but it's also true, and Ronnie Kasrils' loving tribute to his deceased wife, …
New Report Blames Failed Policies For 790% Jump in Federal Prison Population
A new report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) attributes staggering growth in the federal prison population over the last 30 years in part to failed sentencing and correctional …
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US: Hacking Attacks Are Constant Topic of Talks With China
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said hacking came up at virtually every meeting of Chinese and US officials.
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Nine Economic Facts That Will Make Your Head Spin
Half the population of the US has slipped into poverty or is barely making enough to get by.