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Rove’s American Crossroads Shares Address, Legal Firm with GOP Operative Sproul’s Firm
Connecting the dots between Rove and Nathan Sproul finds numerous links.
The Alliance from Hell: How the U.S. and Pakistan Became the Dysfunctional Nuclear Family of International Relations
With Pakistan holding up the Afghan war and the US keeping Pakistan completely dependent on IMF loans, the two countries are locked into a dysfunctional affair that will not …
Two Steps Backward: Suppressing the Vote in 2012
For decades, however, Americans have tolerated electoral errors that regularly disenfranchise millions of voters.
At Last Night’s Debate: Romney Told 31 Myths in 41 Minutes
Last night's second Presidential debate brought up many crucial issues for undecided voters across the country. Too bad Mitt Romney's response was, once again, mostly false rhetoric.
Drug Legalization in Latin America: Could It Be the Answer?
A recent drug legalization summit held in Antigua this year raises discussion over whether decriminalization is a viable answer to Central America's cartel problems.
Koch Social Media Policy May Be Unlawful; Employers Still Have Broad Leeway to Limit Employee Speech
As a private employer the Kochs can even limit their employees' speech, since the First Amendment only protects against government infringement on free speech and expression.
Keystone XL Contractor and SUNY Buffalo Shale Institute Conduct LA County’s Fracking Study
The county didn't pay for the study - the oil and gas industry did - and peer review was done by industry cohorts.
“Town Hall” Debate: Will Voters Ask the Medicare and Social Security Questions Reporters Haven’t?
If you support strong and effective government, then the unfamiliar glow you felt after last Thursday's debate was the satisfaction of seeing your opinions forcefully defended by a national …
5 Facts to Commit to Memory Before Watching Tonight’s Debate
Number five: The “six studies” that Romney cites in defense of his tax plan are actually 3 blog posts, 2 right-wing reports and 1 op-ed.
What Everyone Should Know About the Benghazi Attack
Accusations and speculation of administration lies and cover-ups have been the major focus of the narrative since then.