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Noam Chomsky: Issues That Obama and Romney Avoid
There are two issues of overwhelming significance, because the fate of the species is at stake: environmental disaster, and nuclear war.
How Big Companies Use Plain English to Rob You Blind
David Cay Johnston believes that the facts speak for themselves: the government has helped rig the economy to favor corporations and the super-rich.
Alice Walker: “Go to the Places That Scare You“
The acclaimed novelist on why a life worth living is a life worth fighting for.
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A Repeat of the 2000 Election Crisis Would Be a Disaster for American Democracy
A review of the 2000 election suggests we could again experience a crisis election with results which call the United Statesu2019 republican way of government into question and lead …
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Politics Aside, There’s No Debating the Scary Facts of Romney’s Tax Policy
Imara Jones reminds us why Mitt Romneyu2019s shaky grasp of the details on display in Denver should be downright disconcerting.
The Public Intellectual: David Theo Goldberg
2012 Articles by David Theo Goldberg The Taxing Terms of the GOP Plan Invite Class Carnage By David Theo Goldberg, Truthout | News Analysis Thursday, 20 September 2012 The Present and …
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Florida Farmworkers Win Chipotle’s Support in Bid for Improved Conditions
Farmworkers win another round in the fight to improve working conditions and compensation.
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The Party in Venezuelan Politics: Understanding the Context of the Upcoming Elections
With giant trucks blaring salsa music in the streets, the Venezuelan elections might quite literally be the party of the year.
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The Media Can Now Get the Electoral Horse Race It Wants
Matt Stoller: Will this debate matter? Probably, at least in the short-term.
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At Last Night’s Debate: Romney Told 27 Myths In 38 Minutes
Romney repeatedly misleading viewers. He spoke for 38 minutes of the 90 minute debate and told at least 27 myths: