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Ferlinghetti Triumphs Again!
Many poetry readers born around the time of the Second World War feel an abiding loyalty to the excitement of the rebellious 1950s-'60s poets (and of the associated magazines, …
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A Labor Litmus Test: Is It Time For Just Cause?
As member rates for unions continues to lull, a possible incentive might be
The GOP Knows Power
Todayu2019s Republican Party doesnu2019t believe in democracy, at least not when an election is decided by the votes of blacks, Hispanics, Asian-Americans and young urban whites comfortable with multiculturalism.
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Selling Expensive Health Care Lemons
Dr. Phillip Caper explains how the high cost of medical care is becoming an intolerable burden on everyday Americans.
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Florida Legislature Pushing ALEC, CSG Sham Fracking Chemical Disclosure Model Bill
A unanimous ruling from the Florida House or Representatives demands full chemical disclosure from companies.
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Questions From a “Dirty War“
What did the new pope know about Argentina's brutal ‘Dirty War’ in which thousands were killed?
Middle East in Turmoil 10 Years After Iraq Invasion That Officials Said Would Bring Peace
The role of US intervention in that turmoil remains an open question.
Dispelling the Myth of Clean, Green Biomass Power
How did something that emits more greenhouse gases than coal come to be incentivized as ‘green’ energy?
How to Take on the Gun Industry: an Interview With Author Tom Diaz
Gun industry expert Tom Diaz talks about the structure and marketing techniques of the industry.
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Progressive Lawmakers Unveil Alternative Budget: Tax the Rich, Cut the Pentagon
The Congressional Progressive Caucus unveiled a federal budget proposal March 13 that would stimulate employment, raise taxes on the wealthy, cut the Pentagon budget and reduce the budget deficit.