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Tending the Fire of Peace Through an Afghan Winter
Arab Spring, European Summer, American Autumn and now the challenge of winter. Here in Kabul, Afghanistan, the travelers of our small Voices for Creative Nonviolence delegation share an apartment …
If Ron Paul Wins Iowa, Antiwar Democrats and Independents Likely to Provide Margin of Victory
Ron Paul, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, at a campaign event in Newton, Iowa, on December 28, 2011. (Photo: Eric Thayer / The New York Times) …
Newt Gingrich Committed Voter Fraud, According to GOP and Fox News ACORN Standards
If the same standards are applied to Newt Gingrich as have, for years, been applied to the now-defunct ACORN organization by both Republicans and their media arm, Fox "News", …
My Political Prediction for 2012: It’s Obama-Clinton
My political prediction for 2012 (based on absolutely no inside information): Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden swap places. Biden becomes Secretary of State — a position he’s apparently coveted …
The “Arab Spring” Effect
Demonstrators rejoice upon hearing that President Hosni Mubarak had resigned after 18 days of protests against his government, ending 30 years of autocratic rule, in Cairo, Feb. 11, 2011. …
For the Rich, by the Rich? Why the Second Anniversary of Citizens United Should Be on Your Calendar
Activists rally for a constitutional amendment overturning the Citizens United Supreme Court decision on Friday, January 21, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo: Brendan Hoffman / Public Citizen) …
Iraq: Remembering Those Responsible
President George W. Bush, center, during the signing of Resolution 114, authorizing the use of force against Iraq, at the White House October 16, 2002 in Washington. (Photo: Paul …
Iowa: The People’s Caucus
Occupy protesters in Des Moines, Iowa, October 9, 2011. (Photo: andylangager) The Tuesday night opening event for the People’s Caucus was designed to mirror the experience of …
Fracking Cracks the Public Consciousness in 2011
This was the year that "fracking" became a household word. It wasn't just that environmental concerns about the underground drilling process finally struck a mainstream chord — …
The Party Line, Nuclear Style
As we close out 2011, readers of this space will likely not be surprised to hear the following: