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A Valiant Phony, Valiant Protests and a Valiant Dog
First a glance at long-past history – at the American hero Friedrich Wilhelm Augustin von Steuben, known as Baron Steuben. In many ways he was really a phony. His …
New Study Shows Anti-Choice Policies Leading to Widespread Arrests of and Forced Interventions on Pregnant Women
A new report published by the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law reveals repeated instances of forced legal intervention that violates women's bodies in cases of pregnancy.
Abortion as a Blessing, Grace, or Gift: Changing the Conversation about Reproductive Rights and Moral Values
Valerie Tarico discusses changing the conversation of reproductive rights by introducing a moral and spiritual imperative for the protection of a woman's right to choose.
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Aaron Swartz’s FOIA Requests Shed Light on His Struggle
Why the government was so determined to punish Swartz is a mystery.
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A Window Into Infiltration: The FBI Informant File of Sheila Louise O’Connor
Much has changed since the 70s, yet the use of informants is still a staple of law enforcement.
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Obama’s Second Term Chance to Fulfill No-Nuke Pledge
President Obama has an unparalleled opportunity to realize his vision to move the world boldly toward nuclear zero.
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Watch Out for Fake Gun Control Reforms
In the United States, youth suicides with firearms outstrip youth homicides with firearms.
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Why Not Ask Teachers How They Would Improve Our Schools?
Teachers need to have their voices heard as educational policy is being formed.
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A Modest Proposal for Jacob Lew: Acknowledge Three Simple Facts about US Fiscal Reality
Three irrefutable facts about the current US fiscal condition that Jack Lew should be willing to recognize.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: First New Gun Law Since Sandy Hook Massacre Set to Pass Today, and More
In today's On the News segment: Today New York is expected to pass the toughest gun control law in the nation u2013 and the first new gun law since …