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The Next Obama Budget: The Chained CPI and the “Era of Austerity“
There are two debates underway about President Obama's upcoming budget: One involves the President's proclamation that this budget will signal the “end of austerity,” while the other involves the …
Resume Put Hall of Fame
In general, if you become CEO of a big company, you're pretty much guaranteed lucrative employment for as long as you want it, regardless of your performance. This is …
Hidden History: The War on Poverty at 50
Despite mass media attention to the War on Poverty at 50, its centerpiece, the Community Action Program, is ignored.
Soundtrack for Abortion Clinic Escort: Lies and Vituperation With a Side of Prayer
Abortion clinic patients cannot reach the clinic door without negotiating a pathway of screams, hostility and lies.
Obama Pins Fate of Nuclear Pact on Documents From an Iranian “Curveball“
One of the possible obstacles to a nuclear agreement with Iran rests with documents purportedly showing covert Iranian nuclear weapons plans, which have long been discredited by German intelligence.
Planning for the Future of the BDS Movement
There is a growing sense that the boycott power of civil society, particularly as it is manifesting itself in Europe, is on track to repeat history.
Yes, Virginia, You Pay Subsidies Not Just to Banks but to Flood-Prone Homes of the Rich
You are supporting the habits of the rich in more ways than you know, including their love of water views.
Trial Courts Update: Vacancies Higher After Filibuster Reform
Three months after Senate Democrats reformed the filibuster rules for executive and judicial nominees, Senate obstruction continues in new forms.
Dahr Jamail | The March of Anthropogenic Climate Disruption
Dahr Jamail: From California's historic drought to flooding in the UK, the signs of advanced climate disruption are all around us, if you care to notice.
The Myth Behind Public School Failure
In the rush to privatize the country's schools, corporations and politicians have decimated school budgets, replaced teaching with standardized testing, and placed the blame on teachers and students.