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Immigration Reform May Come with Big Gifts to Employers
Immigration reform could get 11 million undocumented workers on the path to citizenship, but watch out for poison pills that compromise workersu2019 rights.
Eyes Wide Shut on the Iraq War
As the tenth anniversary of the Iraq War approaches, itu2019s worth recalling one moment when the curtain was prematurely lifted on the lies justifying the invasion u2013 and how …
America Faces More Than a Dozen Deadlines, All Caused by Billionaires and Wealth Transfer
I've had an article in draft for some time — “The 16 Deadlines Facing America” — that details each deadline, describes the dangers, and states why each faces an …
“I Begged for Them to Stop:" Waterboarding Americans and the Redefinition of Torture
Nick Turse examines the history of waterboarding in the American military and its impact on how we view torture today.
Consumption Drops, Unemployment Rises, and DC Politicians Are Clueless: Here’s Why
Government is not only a direct employer but also a major consumer in the private sector.
Macho Men, Social Security and the Chained CPI
In DC, the best way to demonstrate your manhood is to express your willingness to cut Social Security.
When Pigs Don’t Fly: Trouble on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
Performance problems along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline persist due to the operator's failure to learn from past mistakes.
Exactly Why Is President Obama Going to Israel?
Both Israel and the United States seek to quash expectations that the visit will jump-start the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
New Report Outlines the Horrors, Potential Solutions for Guest Worker Programs
Those who wish to expand the current system of bringing temporary workers to the United States via guest worker programs might want to heed the warnings of The Southern …
Journalism by–and for–the Sponsors
Sponsored stories are becoming ever more common, and will soonbe commonplace in the corporate media world.