Truthout
Op-Ed
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Abe’s NSA? The Japanese Government Embraces Secrecy
In an effort to please the United States, Japan's Parliament made NSA-like provisions law.
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Wahoo! It’s Indian Summer
It's beyond odd that Indians fans are having this debate in 2014. And getting emotional about whether or not the Chief Wahoo logo is or is not offensive.
One Word Defines US Foreign Policy: Hubris
There are many reasons for wasteful military interventions, of course. The military-industrial-Congressional complex plays its role. But perhaps the root cause of our mistakes can be traced to …
On Children and Childhood
A teacher examines the way children view the world, and how adult actions impact them.
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Evidence of GOP Interference in VW Election Is Now Overwhelming
Last week's disclosure by respected Tennessee journalist Phil Williams concerning Republican dirty tricks in the Chattanooga union election demonstrates beyond any doubt that the GOP unlawfully interfered.
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Why Is Everyone Still Calling Him “Justice” Roberts?
Nearly everyone writing about John Roberts, including those denouncing his recent opinion on money in politics, has called him “Chief Justice” John Roberts - except not in an ironic …
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Ending Tax Breaks for Super-Rich Can Make Tax Day Fun for Rest of Us
Four simple tax changes could raise lots of money by taking away subsidies for rich people.
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The Conservative Death Panel
Millions of Americans are unable to afford life-saving health care, because Republicans would rather play politics than protect people's lives.
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A Weaponized Human Refuse Dump
People are not only poor, their poverty and suffering have literally been deemed crimes by the elite class of sociopaths running the place.
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Open Systems and Glass Ceilings: The Disappearing Woman and Life on the Internet
The Internet turns out to be a superb mechanism for consolidating money and power and control, even as it gives toys and minor voices to the rest of us.