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Tax-Exempt Boy Scouts Hide ‘Morally Straight’ Pedophiles in Plain Sight
Our tax money is supporting an organization that is not a unique religion but is being allowed to criminally hide pedophiles from law enforcement and the unsuspecting public.
The Taxing Terms of the GOP Plan Invite Class Carnage
Rationalizers for the really rich want it both ways.
Revolution, Elections, and Betrayal: Hard Lessons from Egypt
As the new Morsi government negotiates with the IMF, it's clear that - as in the US - elections in Egypt have not responded to citizens' revolutionary demands …
Private Equity and the 47 Percent
Romney's supporters include the head of the firm that took the most portfolio companies into bankruptcy in 2011, but he still had the gall to disparage workers who …
Election Countdown 2012: Chicago Teachers Go Back to the Classroom, and More
This week in the Election Countdown: Chicago teachers vote to end the strike with plans to ratify a new contract in the next two weeks; Democrats are favored to …
How Romney’s Economic Plan Redistributes Wealth to the Wealthy
Despite Romney's defense against his comments about the
Rachel Corrie Responsible for Own Death, Israeli Court Rules
The Israeli dismissal of a civil lawsuit by the family of slain American activist Rachel Corrie against the Israel Defense Forces sends a chilling message to non-violent activists worldwide.
Getting Real on Jobs and the Environment: Pipelines, Fracking, or Clean Energy?
Politics has pushed President Obama away from the green agenda and towards fossil fuels, but fracking and pipelines are not the answer to our nation's energy dilemma.
Election Countdown 2012: Occupiers Have to Figure Out How to Defend Themselves as Anniversary Celebrations Continue, and More
This week in the Election Countdown: Occupiers have to figure out how to defend themselves as #S17 celebrations continue in New York; Rahm Emanuel accused the Chicago Teachers Union …
Getting Healthy at Work: Who Do You Trust?
A worker who doesnu2019t participate in the program may see her share of premiums raised.