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Reports: Shale Gas Bubble Looms, Aided by Wall Street
While many have focused on the ecological threats of fracking, new reports show that it might have a devastating affect on our economy.
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White House Tactic for CIA Bid Holds Back Drone Memos
The White House doesn't want its stance on targeted killings to endanger the confirmation of John Brennan.
Worst Drought in 1,000 Years Could Begin in Eight Years
High-resolution climate models show four new climate scenarios with more detail and accuracy.
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How Congress Could Fix Its Budget Woes, Revisited: The Financial Transactions Tax Alternative
The tax could raise $1 trillion in new revenue per year.
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Crude Oil Terminals and the Malleability of the Law
Lifting the crude export ban would open the door even wider for a climate catastrophe.
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 …