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Corporate Lobbyists Manage Our Presidential Debates
Lee Fang: Itu2019s worth considering that the men behind the nonprofit managing our presidential debate system are corporate lobbyists.
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Fracking in Pennsylvania Poisoning Communities as Floodgates Open for Drilling on Campuses, Public Parks
Pennsylvania recently passed Act 147 - also known as the Indigenous Mineral Resources Development Act - opening up the floodgates for hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) on the campuses of its …
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Dreaming of Duvets
Haroon has recurring dreams.
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At Oakland’s Abandoned Army Base, a Jobs Plan Brings Hope to Locals
A new $1 billion plan to turn a vacant base into a shipping and logistics center will create thousands of jobs for the Oakland residents who need them most.
Matt Taibbi and Chrystia Freeland on the One Percent’s Power and Privileges
The One Percent is not only increasing their share of wealth - theyu2019re using it to spread millions among political candidates who serve their interests.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Obama and Romney will Square Off Tonight in the Third and Final Debate, and More
Foreign election observers will be on hand to make sure the voting rights of minorities are protected on election day.
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e-Voting Company Could Intercept and Change Ballots Without a Trace
Scytl, a Barcelona based e-voting company, will be counting votes in 26 states and the unique ability of this company to intercept and change ballots could lead to a …
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Amnesty International Denounces Torture in California Prisons: an Interview with Tessa Murphy
The Amnesty report states that u201cno other US state is believed to have held so many prisoners for such long periods in indefinite isolation.u201d
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Immigrants and Unions Work To Oust Notorious Arizona Sheriff
The u201cAdiu00f3s Arpaiou201d campaign is part of a strategy by the hotel union UNITE HERE to turn around Arizonau2019s anti-worker policies.
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George McGovern, Unabashed Liberal Voice, Dies
The outspoken critic against Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars and 1972 Presidential candidate dies at 90.