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Why the US Military Opposed New Combat Roles in Iraq
Discussions within the Obama administration reveal that the US military is firmly opposed to any ground combat role in the war against IS in Iraq.
All In: The Bush Family Goes for Number Three (With the Help of Its Bankers)
As expected, dynastic politics is prevailing in campaign 2016.
Philadelphia Airport Workers Win Major Victory Against Abusive Subcontracting
After over a year of worker strikes, Philadelphia International Airport contracted workers received assurance that they can form a union without retaliation.
Some Republican Senators Continue to Support Torture
Over 20 percent of the Senate voted against continuing a prohibition on tactics like water boarding.
How the Bush Administration Created the Iran “Nuclear Confession” Scam
Demand for an Iranian confession to having worked on nuclear weapons is a political scam, and John Kerry's actions confirm its success.
Will 2016 Be Roger Ailes’ Final Fox News Campaign?
As Murdoch signals his eventual withdrawal from corporate leadership, Ailes is suddenly left without his key ally and faces an uncertain future.
Venezuelan Tribes Protest Against Violent Mining Gangs
Venezuelan Indians blocked the landing strip of Canaima National Park in protest at illegal miners destroying their lives and lands.
Le Tour de France Alternatiba: Creating Awareness of Climate Change One Bicycle at a Time
Alternatiba has been giving people the opportunity to experience real alternatives to avert climate change.
China’s Communist-Capitalist Ecological Apocalypse
The country's environmental crisis is worse than what has resulted from “normal” capitalist development everywhere else.
Concocting a Crime-Ageddon to Promote Police Power
The more complicated picture, of course, will likely never make for a good front page.