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Overcoming the Debt Trap
The deficit hawk gang is again trying to take our children hostage with new threats of enormous debt burdens. As in the past, most of what they claim is …
Vowing not to be “Chumps,” Financial Inquiry Subpoenas Goldman’s Records (2)
Washington — Leaders of a government commission accused Goldman Sachs Monday of “stonewalling” their inquiry into causes of the financial crisis and said the panel has issued a subpoena …
Howard Fineman | Showdown in Arizona: Obama Must Pursue Immigration Reform
If there's one number that should matter most to politicians right now — in Washington, in Arizona — it's 83. That is the percentage of young Hispanic voters who, …
Who’s Afraid of Turkey? Its Next Move May Favor the West
Turkey is starting to scare Americans, for good reason. There was the high-profile clash at Davos over the Palestinians, fraying Turkish ties to Israel. Then came the surprise uranium …
Connie Schultz | We’re in a New York State of Mind – Sort of (2)
Looks as if Ohio and New York have something in common, and it's not coveting the future career of LeBron James. We care about kids. And we cared about …
What the Spill Will Kill
Giant plumes of crude oil mixed with methane are sweeping the ocean depths with devastating consequences. ‘I'm not too worried about oil on the surface,’ says one scientist. 'It's …
Dont Ask. Tell
Every gay-pride parade seems to have its share of sailor suits, aviator sunglasses, and camouflage trousers. In the U.S., such costumes are often drawn from the Halloween bin, since …
Human Experimentation at the Heart of Bush Administration’s Torture Program
High-value detainees captured during the Bush administration's “war on terror,” who were subjected to brutal torture techniques, were used as “guinea pigs” to gauge the effectiveness of various torture …
Connie Schultz | Were in a New York State of Mind — Sort Of
E.J. Dionne, Jr. | Obama
Washington - The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has created a double bind for the Obama administration. How it deals with a challenge even more complicated than …