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Economics and Morality: Paul Krugman’s Framing
In his June 11, 2012, op-ed in The New York Times, Paul Krugman goes beyond economic analysis to bring up the morality and the conceptual framing that determines economic …
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If Nuns Went on Strike, the Church Would Shut Down
They run hospitals, schools, and social programs. They are stalwart leaders in many spiritual communities. And they are contributing vital insights to the Christian theological discussion. If nuns went …
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Billionaires Against Billionaires
For those who believe money already has too much power in American politics, 2012 will be a miserable year.
The New Obama Doctrine: A Six-Point Plan for Global War
What looks today like a formula for easy power projection that will further U.S. imperial interests on the cheap could soon prove to be an unmitigated disaster — one …
For-Profit Colleges Are Bankrolling Romney to Keep Student Loan Money Flowing
Unfortunately there is great pressure at this time to cut back on state educational funding. The for-profit schools have an incentive to lobby for these states'
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Charting the Cozy Connections Between JPMorgan and the Senate Banking Committee
JP Morgan appears to have already taken its own accounting of the Banking committee. Hereu2019s a picture of connections between the company and the committee.
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What Happens When You Talk to the Public About Drones
The purpose of the 2012 Know Drones Tour is to do sidewalk public education, working with other groups to help generate a citizens movement to stop US drone attacks …
Seven More States May Legalize Medical Marijuana in 2012
Support for full marijuana legalization is at an all-time high of 50%.
Syrian Rebels Now Using EFPs in Bombs, Bane of US in Iraq
Though they still lack the kind of heavy weaponry that might help them decisively drive back the military, rebels in central Syria are constructing bigger and more effective bombs, …
Election Countdown 2012: Political Consultant Sentenced to 60 Days in Prison for His Role in Sending Automated Robocalls, and More
Daily countdown to the election, with links that keep you in the know!