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America’s Illegal Chemical Weapons Stockpile
On November 28, the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) opened its 16th session in The Hague, Netherlands. Information on it can …
The Lost Opportunity of Iran-Contra
If you want to solve the perplexing mystery of modern-day America – and understand what went so terribly wrong – an important place to look for clues would be …
Senators Have Ideas for Cutting the Military Budget
You might not know it from national press reports, but there are plenty of members of Congress of both political parties who think that cutting the military budget is …
The 99 Percent Takes Office: Lessons From a Rhode Island Special Election
Carmen Castillo. (Photo: carmencastilloward9.com) If labor and other progressive groups are going to rebuild an economy that works for the 99 percent in America, they need to …
How the Drone Warfare Industry Took Over Our Congress
At the Unmanned Systems Fair on September 21, the latest drone technology was on display. The drone fair, which took place in the lobby of the Rayburn House Office …
Pro-Walker Ads, Courtesy of Koch Industries
The Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has teamed up with Wisconsin's right-wing John K. MacIver Institute on a website and TV ad to support Governor Scott Walker as he …
Politics Matter: Changes in Unionization Rates in Rich Countries, 1960-2010
Researchers have offered several explanations for the decline in unionization. Many emphasize that “globalization” and the technological advances embodied in the “new economy” have made unions obsolete. However, if …
What If They Sent in Social Services to Help Occupations Instead of Riot Cops to Bust Heads?
Occupations across the country have struggled to feed and shelter the least fortunate among us, and then faced often violent police crackdowns at great taxpayer expense. Pause for a …
Why a Federal Judge Trashed the SEC’s Settlement With Citigroup
When the Securities and Exchange Commission struck a deal with Citigroup over a failed security that the bank sold to investors, we asked whether regulators had handed Citigroup too …
New Report Details ALEC Influence in Arizona
Last year, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) attracted attention when reporters revealed Arizona's SB1070 anti-immigration law was pre-approved by ALEC corporations that stood to benefit from its passage. …