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How the Militarized War on Drugs in Latin America Benefits Transnational Corporations and Undermines Democracy
Canadian journalist Dawn Paley dispels the notion that nearly a trillion dollars spent on eradicating illegal drug trafficking (since Richard Nixon's administration) has shown any serious success.
Assassination Nation: From the Phoenix Program to Predator Drones
US assassination and targeted killing, with presidential approval, has been going on covertly for at least half a century.
Does Cybercrime Really Cost $1 Trillion?
There is little doubt that a lot of cybercrime, cyberespionage and even acts of cyberwar are occurring, but the exact scale is unclear and the financial costs are difficult …
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The Top Five Most Hypocritical Corporate Sponsors
Foreclosure giant Wells Fargo sponsors Habitat for Humanity?
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In New Jersey Solar Decision, Economics Trumped Ideology
Gov. Christie's move to secure solar's future was a pragmatic one. Don't expect him to campaign to promote renewables across the country, says advocate.
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SEC Shows Abject Incompetence in Case Against Citi Staffer
Itu2019s long been apparent that the problem is not the lack of viable courses of action, but lack of will to undermine the rule of our financial overlords.
Why Is Mali Spiraling Out of Control?
Mali is fast becoming the Afghanistan of Africa. What happened to make it a hotbed for terrorism, ethnic cleansing and a civil war which could destabilize the entire region?
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For Nuclear Power This Summer, It’s Too Darn Hot
Nuclear power was already understood to be dirty, dangerous and absurdly expensive, even without the pressures of climate change.
Q&A: Eric Laursen on the Future of Social Security
I asked Eric to talk about Social Securityu2019s history in the context of recent politics and media coverage.
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Student Debt Crisis: It’s Time for a Jubilee
With soaring tuition, poor job prospects, and loans that take decades to pay off, thereu2019s no question that students need a year of jubilee.