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War Clouds Over Gaza Again
As Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip enters its second day, Palestinians fear that this is only the beginning of another widespread Israeli offensive into the besieged Palestinian territory …
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Waging Class War
Campaign for America's Future is now launching an online campaign to draw attention to the new developments in class warfare, starting with the 2012 election.
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Partisan Warfare Erupts Over Susan Rice as Possible Secretary of State
A visibly annoyed President Barack Obama and tough-talking Senate Republicans clashed sharply Wednesday over Susan Riceu2019s qualifications to become secretary of state.
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In Honduras, the International Criminal Court May Be the Last Hope
In the two years since the ICC opened its preliminary investigation, Honduras has become the murder capital of the world and among the most dangerous countries in which to …
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Obama Will Not Extend Bush-Era Tax Cuts, Economists Warn Against Austerity
Progressives in Obama's base are applauding the president's budget plans but warn that Washington's obsession with cutting spending could threaten the nation's economic recovery.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Obama Is Proposing $1.6 Trillion in New Revenue From Letting the Bush Tax Cuts Expire, and More
Truthout combats corporatization by bringing you trustworthy news: click here to join the effort. In today's On the News segment: Obama is proposing $1.6 trillion in new revenue from …
General Strike Sweeps Europe as Millions Reject Austerity
Spanish and Portuguese workers are coordinating their strike with work stoppages underway in Greece, Italy, France and Belgium.
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Economists Say Jobs First; Reject the Grand Swindle
Cutting programs that provide economic support to ordinary Americans to make room for more tax cuts for the wealthiest will rob America of a broad-based economic recovery.
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Obama Assures Liberals He’ll Raise Taxes on Wealthy
With discussions of the fiscal cliff looming over his head, the one thing President Obama will openly discuss is his plan to let the Bush tax cuts die out …
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Pelosi to Remain in Congress and Continue as Democratic Leader
California Representative Nancy Pelosi had decided to stay on as House Democratic Leader in Congress for another two years.