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A Case Study in Awful: The Eight Worst Parts of the Recent Naval Academy Rape Hearing
The Naval Academy rape hearing is so gut-wrenching because the woman for whom prosecutors are seeking justice was treated as much (or more) of a defendant as the three …
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In the Midst of a Transformational Moment
In this update, Flowers and Zeese focus on one of the fundamentals for the advancement of all societies, and certainly a foundation for the development of all movements - …
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Labor Leaders, Obamacare and the Fate of the Unions
Obamacare is perhaps the most blatant example of the complete incompetency of many US labor leaders, who've tied the fate of organized labor to the Democratic Party, with disastrous …
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Capitalism Failed; Cronyism and Corruption Rule
Coddling CEOs, especially incompetent ones, is not the function of corporations. And for capitalism to work, corruption and cronyism must be punished.
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Cantaloupe vs. al-Qaeda: What’s More Dangerous?
The comparative risks from food versus terror suggest the NSA should give its massive budget to the FDA.
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In California Prison Fight, At Last, a Bright Idea
California prisons continue to throw money at their problems instead of facing the systemic issues that plague the prison system.
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Will The GOP Fade To White?
Can the GOP craft an economic message that keeps white working-class voters in the fold and attracts voters of color, while staying true to its principles?
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You Can Beat City Hall: How We Stopped the US Bombing of Syria
Robert Naiman: It wasn't anti-political engagement loudmouths who stopped the war. It was people who engaged Congress.
Older Than Her Chronological Age
I find the concept that any underage girl can be culpable in her own rape absolutely disgusting.
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Retailers Attacked on Rana Plaza Snub
Mango, Benetton fail to join compensation talks despite both retailers admitting to have recent orders or production in factories located in the building.