Truthout
Op-Ed
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We Must Restore Democracy in Our Workplaces
Small-d democracy in our small-r republic has been collapsing for the last 30 years. We are rapidly reversing 300 years of progress.
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US Government Urges Citizens to Avoid Peaceful Political Protest
The US embassy discouraged travelers in Iceland from engaging in political protest, entrenching on their democratic rights and perpetuating the reality of our country's authoritarian direction.
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US Government Urges Citizens to Avoid Peaceful Political Protest
The US embassy discouraged travelers in Iceland from engaging in political protest, entrenching on their democratic rights and perpetuating the reality of our country's authoritarian direction.
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Does PTSD Eligibility Demean the Purple Heart?
In May, 2008, former Defense Secretary Robert Gates was asked at a news conference whether he would support awarding the Purple Heart Medal to combat Veterans afflicted with Post …
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Inviting the Religious Hen into our Government’s Fox House
As the State Department introduces its new office of religious engagement, Americans should fear how religion is often abused to advance neoliberal polices around the world.
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Inviting the Religious Hen into our Government’s Fox House
As the State Department introduces its new office of religious engagement, Americans should fear how religion is often abused to advance neoliberal polices around the world.
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How the US Political Left is Failing Over Syria
Itu2019s now painfully clear that Obamau2019s war on Syria is a replay of Bushu2019s march to war in Iraq, both built on lies. Zero evidence has been put forth …
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Not in the National Interest
Are we really going to do this? Are we going to wade into a struggle we don't really want to fight? Are we going to mire ourselves in a …
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Before the Battles Resume in Washington: A Reminder about What’s Really at Stake
Congress will reconvene shortly. That means more battles over taxes and spending, regulations and safety nets, and how to get the economy out of first gear. Which means more …
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Fear and Loathing II: Liberation Theology
The “Peace-Love” counter-culture of the American Sixties can be considered a revolutionary period that was met by Old Power with a “Fear and Loathing” Counter-Revolution based upon instilling fear …