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Democracy or Plutocracy? A Chart
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Capitalism and the Spy Market: An Analysis
(Photo: emmma peel / Flickr) The trend toward an ever greater abuse of power through the act of spying has apparently created its own capitalist market. And …
The Jobs Crisis: What Did Roosevelt Do That Obama Should?
(Photo: Pete Souza / whitehouse.gov) The nation is experiencing the most severe economic crisis since the Great Depression. Princeton economist and former Vice Chair of the Federal …
Eric Cantor’s Extreme Makeover
Following a series of protests at his public appearances, Eric Cantor (R-VA) is attempting to makeover his image. (Photo: republicanconference / Flickr) Here’s a holiday recipe: take …
Did Michele Bachmann Really Expect to Get Away With Her Jesse James Story?
Michele Bachmann has been making quite a habit of revising her family history since entering the GOP primary race. Needing to sound more Iowan while campaigning in the all-important …
Is the Federal Government Helping to Bust Unions?
For the third time in three years, defense contractor Honeywell International Inc. is deploying union-busting tactics in a government-affiliated workplace—and a federal agency is failing to stop the corporation’s …
Curiosity Launch: Fukushima for Everyone?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends in coming days to launch a rover to be deployed on Mars fueled with 10.6 pounds of plutonium. If there is …
The Pentagon Flunks Another Audit
(Image: Jared Rodriguez / Truthout) The military-industrial complex is in high alert. They can't really believe that the Obama administration will keep its word and veto any …
Two Scandals, One Connection: The FBI Link Between Penn State and UC Davis
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Politics of Indignation: As Rome Burns
Protesters in Rome, October 15. (Photo: Cau Napoli) The 99 percent came out in full force in Rome as Italy's capital city joined several other cities on …