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NSA Insiders Reveal What Went Wrong
In a memo to President Obama, former National Security Agency insiders explain how NSA leaders botched intelligence collection and analysis before Sept. 11, covered up the mistakes, and violated …
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What “American Hustle” Doesn’t Tell You About ABSCAM
For Arab Americans, this was the story of ABSCAM. It was an “American Hustle” to be sure, but one that was profoundly hurtful to an entire culture.
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The Return of Bill Bratton and the Silencing of a Movement
“We say NO to the status quo. Bill Bratton has got to go!”
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Unleashing Automated Dogs of Wars and Executions
How many more innocent people will be needlessly butchered by these savage mechanized dogs of assassinations?
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Public Sector Unions Win When They Preach “Tax the Rich“
Washington's much-hyped federal budget deal offers little relief for public employees.
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Jobs or Inequality? That’s No Choice at All
An increasing number of people have suggested that inequality of wealth and opportunity is the defining issue of our time.
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Defining the NSA’s Role
Eugene Robinson: President Obama's anticipated reform of the National Security Agency's practices needs to go beyond ending the mass surveillance of innocent Americans' phone calls.
Would as Many as 1 Million Be Alive if the Media Had Done Its Job
John Pilger: "Imagine if the lies of governments had been properly challenged and exposed as they secretly prepared to invade Iraq - perhaps a million people would be alive …
Does Tea Party Hero Mike Lee Really Want a War With Iran?
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is boasting that they have captured 47 US senators, including Tea Party hero Mike Lee, for their war with Iran project, but have …
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William Rivers Pitt | Homegrown
William Rivers Pitt: “What is more caustic to this society: marijuana or thousands upon thousands of people consigned to the tender mercies of the penal system?”