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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 …
Carving Tips the Supercommittee Should Have Followed
Members of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction take their seats for the second meeting of the panel in Washington, Sept. 13, 2011. From left: Co-chair Rep. Jeb …
Senator Merkley’s Harm Reduction Plan for Afghanistan Would Save Lives and Billions
If Sen. Jeff Merkley's (D-Oregon) “expedite the drawdown from Afghanistan” amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act makes a strong showing, it could tip the Obama administration toward a …
The GOP and Chamber of Commerce’s War Over a Bulletin Board
Earlier this month, thirty-six House Republicans filed an amicus court brief to support corporate America’s war on workers’ rights. They are embracing a suit filed by the Chamber …