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The strong wage growth reported for October was probably an aberration. The unemployment rate crossed 10.0 percent for the first time since early 1983, hitting 10.2 percent in …

Washington - Democrats have some thinking to do after Tuesday's elections, but Republicans don't have time to think. They're too busy trying to survive the party's internal purge and …

Hawaii's public schools are in crisis. Simply put, there isn't enough money to keep them open full-time. With the State of Hawaii facing a $1 billion budget deficit through …

By refusing to increase its key interest rate, the Federal Reserve indirectly admits the fragility of the financial system: while the big banks - which have taken refuge in …

As a soldier in the United States Army, I have often pondered what it means to be patriotic, what it means to serve our country and what it means …

Market-driven principles of deregulation, radical individualism and privatization penetrate all aspects of daily life.

Wednesday, November 4, marked the 30th year since the 444-day Iran hostage crisis began in 1979. On this day, the media traditionally offer us images of Iranians burning American …

Washington - After an emotional debate over how to keep Americans safe, the Senate Thursday narrowly defeated an effort to prevent civilian trials in U.S. courts for the accused …

Early on the campaign trail, presidential candidate Barack Obama said, "This country is ready for a transformative politics of the sort that John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Franklin …

In recent weeks, President Obama has been contemplating the future of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan. He has also been touting the effects of his policies at home, reporting …