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On Education, Santorum Flunks History
By disparaging public education and increased access to college, Rick Santorum is overlooking one of America's greatest historical achievements. Rick Santorum has found a new populist voice in criticizing …
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ALEC’s Top Five Anti-Environment “Model” Laws
The American Legislative Exchange Council, a “stealth business lobbyist” that helps corporations write state and federal legislation supporting their interests, has taken major heat for backing controversial laws. More …
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Anti-Choice Zealots Convene in Fargo, Hoping to Close State’s Only Clinic
On May 1st, a group of about 50 people gathered in Fargo, North Dakota. Their intent? To try and “shut down” the only clinic in the state that provides …
May Day: From the Haymarket Massacre to the Occupy Movement
Many people might be surprised to learn that the May Day celebrations that occurred around the world this week were born more than a century ago out of a …
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Leaving Wall Street
I was privileged enough to make it in the door on Wall Street, and to get bonuses during my time there. But I never felt as fortunate, or joyful, …
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In Voting Sunday, Greece and France Are Expected to Reject Austerity Measures, Roiling Europe’s Leaders
Nicolas Sarkozy. (Photo: Rodrigo SEPÚLVEDA SCHULZ / Flickr)Athens, Greece - French and Greek leaders who backed the European Union’s severe austerity measures are likely to take a drubbing when …
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Revealed: Full List of ALEC’s Corporate Members
(Photo: Lauriel-Arwen / Flickr)The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has been under fire lately after the 15 major corporations and organizations pulled their support for the conservative organization, which …
Texas Amnesia
Out of the Southwest in the second half of the 19th century would come half of the United States' total mineral wealth, including gold, copper and oil; the ranching …
We Have Everything We Need Already: Community Control of Education
(Photo: Vishal Dhaybhai)My activism has always been defined by what’s doable rather then what are we fighting against. What are the positive things we can create in the world, …
Leslie Thatcher
Leslie Thatcher "If You Can Think Differently, You Can Act Differently."Wednesday 03 February 2010by: Leslie Thatcher, Truthout | Interview Reign of MolochTuesday 02 February 2010by: Leslie Thatcher, Truthout …