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Portland, Oregon Prepares for Pre-Election Anti-Austerity Protest
The activists hope the action will have the potential of growing into a powerful European-like movement capable of changing social policy on a national level.
Obama and Romney Unite on Destructive Bioenergy Policy
When it comes to the candidatesu2019 harmful stances on biomass energy and biofuels, the two might as well be running on the same ticket.
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When Boston Police Spy on Free Speech, Democracy Suffers
There is evidence that Boston Police officers have worked within the local fusion spying center to monitor the lawful political activity of local peace groups and track their movements …
How Wall Street Won the Election Long Before the First Vote Was Cast
Four debates later, and it's clear that Big Finance will continue to drive our economy.
Where Romney and Obama Stand on the Supreme Court
The next president could very well appoint one or two new justices. And who steps down first could also depend on who's elected.
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Secretive Surveillance Program Goes to the Supreme Court
The US government insists that Americans donu2019t have the right to challenge a law that lets the NSA eavesdrop on them, but that could change next week.
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Desert View: Ruben Martinez on Boom and Bust in the “New” Southwest
A heartbreaking, vivid and illuminating account of the complex fabric of life in modern New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.
Afghanistan: The Who Cares War? (Not Exactly, But It Fails the Real Definition of a Just War)
If there was a draft, the war would be over in a month - if not sooner.
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Journalists Slam Seattle Times For Subsidizing McKenna Campaign
Journalists around the nation are aghast at the Seattle Times choice to endorse Republican governor candidate Rob McKenna with $75,000 worth of ads to support his campaign.
Veterans For Peace, Arrested By NYPD, Writes to Bloomberg
In early October 25 citizens, mostly US veterans, were arrested outside of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza. This is an open letter to Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Raymond Kelly …