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Why Romney’s Choice of Ryan Won’t Help America Debate the Big Issues
While political pundits claim that Paul Ryan's appointment will start the real financial debates, not even Romney is completely on board with the Vice President's economics.
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Rick Scott Strikes Out Again: Federal Court Blocks Florida Attack on Early Voting
A federal court in Washington, DC concluded that another part of Scottu2019s anti-voting agenda cannot take effect because the stateu2019s new restrictions on early voting negatively impact minority communities.
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US-Funded War in El Salvador Casts Shadow Over Romney/Ryan Campaign
Read how Vice President candidate Paul Ryan is getting foreign policy briefings from a man who actively covered-up some of the worst atrocities committed by El Salvadorean death squads.
Comics Journalism Takes on Education Reform
Read how Adam Bessie and Dan Archer, two
The Greek Grassroots Challenge the Politics of Austerity
Authors Harrison and Landy recently returned from a trip to Greece, where they met with activists and others to gain a better understanding of the popular upsurge against the …
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Paul Ryan Tied to Corrupt Union Accused of Threatening Dissidents
Paul Ryan is closely tied to a union accused of retaliating against members who dared criticize its financial backing of Republican candidates. Among those candidates were Wisconsin Gov. Scott …
Raids, Harassment at Occupy Tent Cities Start Broader Conversation About Criminalizing Homelessness
Homelessness was not a large problem after the 1930s, thanks to the New Deal and other housing programs, until several policy changes in the 70s and 80s began to …
Why Boycotting Hyatt Is More Than Just a Union Issue: An Interview With Activist Cleve Jones
If the labor movement is to have a future in the United States, it will depend on its ability to show how the issues it champions are not just …
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Cover-Up of Civilian Drone Deaths Revealed by New Evidence
Detailed information from the families of those killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and from local sources on strikes that have targeted mourners and rescue workers provides credible new …
The Toxic 100: Top Corporate Air Polluters Identified
The top 100 toxic air polluting corporations based on the chronic human health risk from all of their U.S. polluting facilities.