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Highway Trust Fund Bankruptcy Will Halt Nation’s Transportation Projects
Today, various kinds of public works projects, including repairs to the nation's ailing highways and bridges, risk being halted before completion.
Free Speech Or Bribery?
This month the US Supreme took another step toward the destruction of campaign finance reform with a five to four decision known as McCutcheon v. Federal Elections Commission.
Monsanto and Big Food Losing the GMO and “Natural” Food Fight
With the passage of the Vermont GMO labeling law, after 20 years of struggle, it's time to celebrate our common victory.
Big Revamp of Pentagon’s Troubled Mission to Find Missing Soldiers Looks a Lot Like Old Revamp
Without change of leadership throughout, meaningful change could be elusive, critics say.
How US Wars Came Home With the Troops: Up Close, Personal and Bloody
Ann Jones points out just what every commentator in this country has avoided writing about and every government and military official up to the president has avoided talking about, …
Scott Walker Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Review John Doe Dark Money Probe
But some members of the court have a potential conflict of interest in the case.
The Pay’s the Thing: How America’s CEOs Are Getting Rich Off Taxpayers
Income inequality will continue to rise unless we close the performance pay loophole and curb the growth of executive compensation.
Post-Katrina: Will New Orleans Still Be New Orleans?
Since Katrina, a lot has changed. The question is whether the change is for the better.
Taxes, the Rich, and Our Known Universe
Pundits and political scientists are always searching for that simple theory that'll explain just what makes our politics tick. Where should they be looking? How about in the eyes …
Washington Fights Fire With Fire in Libya: How Not to End Violence in a War-Torn Land
Is the US secretly training Libyan militiamen in the Canary Islands? And if not, are they planning to?