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GRITtv: Resisting the “Shock Doctrine” in Haiti
The Heritage Foundation didn't wait very long after the earthquake in Haiti to issue its recommendations for Shock Doctrine-style “reforms,” and the IMF has already offered a conditional loan …

Alaska Senator Murkowski Attempts to Curb EPA
Washington - Sen. Lisa Murkowski's controversial effort to curb the Environmental Protection Agency's regulation of greenhouse gas emissions put her this week in the cross hairs of both the …

Israel and Egypt Continue to Squeeze Gaza
Two weeks ago, almost 2,000 internationals came to Egypt and Gaza in a massive show of civil society's support for the people of Gaza. Nearly 1,400 persons representing 44 …

India and Pakistan: Cold Start for the Hottest War?
We have all been witness to a long and continuing war of words between New Delhi and Islamabad ever since the Mumbai terrorist strike of November 2008 disrupted the …

Strong Aftershock Rattles Haiti as Rescue Efforts Continue
Port-au-Prince - Authorities in Haiti scrambled to assess the damage caused by a powerful aftershock that rocked Haiti Wednesday morning, shaking unstable buildings and sending panicked people running into …

President Obama, Remember Who Your Friends Are
In the wake of a crushing Democratic defeat in the Massachusetts Senate race, we find ourselves faced with the one-year anniversary of a spirit-changing day in the history of …

Right-Wing Populism Gets Help From Democrats
In his triumphant speech on election night, the next senator from Massachusetts should have thanked top Democrats in Washington for all they did to make his victory possible. For …

At San Isidro Air Base, a Missed Opportunity to Help Haiti
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Last Wednesday, a team lead by the US State Department and the US Armed Forces, along with help from Dominican forces and the US …

Profiting From Haiti’s Crisis: Disaster Capitalism in Washington’s Backyard
US corporations, private mercenaries, Washington and the International Monetary fund are using the crisis in Haiti to make a profit, promote unpopular neoliberal policies, and extend military and economic …

Massachusetts Senate Race Results: Obama’s Signal That All Is Changed
Republican Scott Brown's upset victory in the Massachusetts Senate race results portends huge challenges ahead for President Obama and majority Democrats. National healthcare reform may well stall, and new …