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Bulgarian Charge of Hezbollah Bombing Was an “Assumption”
A closer investigation finds Bulgaria's conclusions of Hezbollah's role in bombing of an Israeli bus are weak.
The True Costs of Tax Breaks and Social Security
Why Social Security is a better deal for all of us that private pensions and tax-exempt savings schemes.
How the Iraq War Was Sold
As George Bush and his national security team marched the US off to war in Iraq, they were aided by key news outlets, especially the neocon-dominated Washington Post.
Why the Republican CFPB Arguments Are Wrong
It's been almost two years, and the GOP still refuses to approve a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director without a significant overhaul of the agency.
Why We Must Rescue the US Postal Service From the Brink of Death
The post office can still be saved, but its grave has been dug.
Wisconsin’s “Shameful” Gerrymander of 2012
Out of all the states re-drawing Congressional boundaries along partisan lines after the 2010 elections, Wisconsin's gerrymandering may have been the most egregious.
Living in a Constitution-Free Zone: Drones, Surveillance Towers, and Malls of the Spy State
The entire U.S. perimeter has become part of a Fortress USA mentality and a lockdown reality.
Drone Memo Puts Brennan on Spot
John Brennanu2019s nomination to be CIA director presents a rare public opportunity.
Celebrating Peace in Hanoi: Marking 40 Years Since the Paris Agreement Ended the War in Vietnam
January 27, 2013 was the fortieth anniversary of the signing of theParis Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Viet Nam (Paris Agreement). Probably not one American …
Welcome to the Network of Global Corporate Control: Meet the Global Corporate “Supra-Government” (Part I)
Slowly, the rights of corporations have replaces the rights of American citizens in this country. Andrew Gavin Marshall explains why.