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The United States’ Unofficial Religion: The War on an Idea
The Empire has a range of weapons to maintain its power: from its courts to its military. But it also has effective ideological weapons.
Is $15 an Hour Enough?
A new report finds that in many states $15 an hour is not a living wage for a single person, let alone a family.
President Obama Won’t Withdraw All US Troops From Afghanistan
The US will keep 9,800 service members in Afghanistan through most of next year.
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Chicago Workers Thrive Three Years After Taking Over a Window Factory
Since the factory closed down, workers have turned it into a worker owned co op.
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Chronic Disease Linked to Poverty Affects Deaths Behind Bars
The most common cause of death while in pre trial detention facilities is not suicide but chronic disease linked to poverty.
Is Campaign Cash From Police Unions Watering Down Democrats’ Reform Efforts?
Police unions and lobbying organizations have spent millions to influence politicians since 2008, with much of that money going to Democrats.
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Psychologists Accused of “Criminal Enterprise” With CIA Over Torture
The suit is the first to rely on Senate's investigation of the CIA's program.
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Take Center Stage at First Democratic Debate of 2016 Race
The debate covered contentious topics from gun control to climate change to the 2003 vote to invade Iraq.
Is Snowden a Hero or Traitor? Democrats Debate Whether NSA Whistleblower Should Face Jail Term
Democratic candidates sparred on Tuesday about what should happen to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
No, the Kochs’ Political Spending Is Not “Reported“
Charles Koch misled CBS when he suggested that the Kochs' political spending is publicly disclosed.