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Nuclear Hangover: Ghost of Past Power Struggle Haunts Sandy’s Victims Today
Dark past of aborted nuclear plant sheds light on powerless victims of Sandy.
Why Anonymous’ Claims about Election-Rigging Can’t Be Ignored
Given historical trends, why is it inconceivable to some that Karl Rove may have tried to electronically rig the election of 2012 in three states?
The Fall of the American Empire (Writ Small): History, Farce, and David Petraeus
Even before Paula Broadwell came onto the scene, scads of columnists, pundits, reporters, and politicians were in bed with David Patraeus.
Four Myths about the Israeli Attack on Gaza
As Israel continues to pound the Gaza Strip, and factions within the beleaguered territory retaliate as best they can, there are many myths and stereotypes dominating mainstream media coverage, …
A Zionist Worldview and the Slaughter in Gaza
It is not rare for Zionists to take me to task, and Skolnik is most certainly a Zionist. Yet it is rare that those who chastise are of …
The Death of Twinkie
Todayu2019s news about the demise of Twinkie and other Hostess snacks is a complicated story of big business versus labor.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: This Is What Corporate Governance Looks Like
secrecy is necessary in order to make the agreement as undemocratic and unaccountable as possible, to ensure that corporations get what they want while the public remains in the …
Why We Need Redistricting Reform
Republican control of the lower chamber could extend well past the 113th Congress, thanks in part to the once-a-decade process of redistricting.
Killing Hope: Why Israel Targets Sports in Gaza
The Israeli government targets the sports infrastructure, because sports are an expression of humanity for those living under occupation.
Public Citizen: Corporate Access to State Lawmakers Facilitated by Taxpayer-Funded “Associations“
Corporate influence on lawmaking transcends deep pockets at election time.