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Second Day of Major Bombings Shakes Iraq
Baghdad - A suicide car bomb detonated outside the Interior Ministry’s forensics department in Baghdad Tuesday, killing more than 18 people and severely damaging the building in the second …
Howard Zinn on “The People Speak,” the Supreme Court and Haiti
Joan Brunwasser: Howard Zinn is a historian, author, social activist, and American icon. His book “A People's History of the United States” has sold over two million copies. Welcome …
Dateline Cairo: A Letter to Obama
Dear President Obama: I have been told since I was old enough to read that I am privileged - and should feel proud - to be an American. Not …
Eugene Robinson | Fighting Words, Winning Actions
Washington - It's ironic that President Obama could never be convincing as populist in chief. He had a modest upbringing — his family was on food stamps for a …
The Marijuana Cancer Cure Cult
It's not as far-fetched as it sounds, but some enthusiasts may be going too far.
Massachusetts’ Senate Election – A Beacon for the Democratic Party
A great deal of Massachusetts' history is tied to the sea. Because of this, Massachusetts is also known for its lighthouses. Lighthouses were once the trusted tool that guided …
Walter Brasch | Err-America
Air America, the liberal radio network, went down in flames Jan. 21 when it filed for bankruptcy. It wasn't because of air-to-air combat with conservative talk shows and bloggers. …
Can Obama Get His Mojo Back?
On the eve of President Obama's first State of the Union address, Democrats are asking: Can he get his mojo back? The improbable Democratic loss of the Massachusetts Senate …
GRITtv: The State of the Corporate Union
The State of the Union will be a little different this year. Thanks to a last-minute switch the annual address will be presented by Lloyd Blankfein, CEO and Chairman …
Officials: Obama Will Propose Three-Year Spending Freeze
Washington - Looking to signal at least one step toward reining in huge federal budget deficits, President Barack Obama will propose a three-year freeze in non-security discretionary spending, senior …