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Justice Department to File Suit Against Arizona Law
The Justice Department will file suit against Arizona on the basis that the state's recent anti-immigrant legislation intrudes on the role of the federal government in immigration enforcement, according …
Fourth of July Sparks Thoughts of Progressive Patriotism
Our annual Fourth of July backyard barbecue this year was bigger and better than ever. We had our American flag flying on the front porch. Plenty of our guests …
We Energized Each Other: Finding Engaged Allies Where We Work
Whatever our situation, we need allies to work successfully for change. We need people to talk with, brainstorm ideas, lift us up when we're down, and build power by …
Robert Reich | Slouching Toward a Double Dip or a Lousy Recovery at Best
The economy is still in the gravitational pull of the Great Recession and all the booster rockets for getting us beyond it are failing. The odds of a double …
Separating Church and Hate: Irrationality and Anti-Muslim Stereotyping
The demonization of Islam as a religion and of its adherents as individuals has reached the level of hysteria within the United States.
Bamboo Houses to the Rescue
Over time, poor countries don’t experience more natural disasters than rich countries, but poor people — even those living in rich countries — suffer more in a catastrophe. Since …
Alleged Military Whistleblower Charged With Leaking Video of a US Attack on Civilians and Secret Documents
A US Army intelligence analyst was charged on Monday with eight violations of federal criminal law for leaking confidential military documents and videos, including a 2007 video of US …
The Poverty Solution: Just Give Money to the Poor
Who’s responsible for the poor?
McChrystal Probe of Special Operations Forces Killings Excluded Key Eyewitnesses
Washington - The follow-up investigation of a botched Special Operations Forces (SOF) raid in Gardez Feb. 12 that killed two government officials and three women, ordered by Gen. Stanley …
News in Brief: Justice Department to File Suit Against Arizona Anti-Immigrant Law, and More …
The Justice Department has decided to file suit against Arizona over SB 1070, the state's recent anti-immigrant law. The main argument of the suit will be that the immigration …