Truthout
Op-Ed
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The Ridiculous Reality of Government Has Surpassed Humor and Satire
I'm honored to have been chosen as the Secretary of Comedy and Arts for the Green Shadow Cabinet. However, I must say that I feel I have the hardest …
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The Prejudices We Permit
Prejudice can kill. George Zimmerman saw a young black male wearing a hoodie, and made a decision that reflected the dictionary definition of prejudice — a "preconceived judgment or …
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Earth Day Relates Directly to Peace
April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day, which began in 1970 as a way to raise our consciousness about environmental concerns. It occurs to me that it is also …
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Why Don’t We Mourn Equally?
Danny Katch considers the consequences of a society where violence is bitterly opposed in certain forms—but celebrated and glorified in others.
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Europe’s Leaders Disregard Anti-Austerity Logic
Paul Krugman: How is it possible that European austerians are unaware of the argument of their critics?
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Random Notes From the Police State
William Rivers Pitt: Boston law enforcement did their best in a terrible, dangerous and deranged situation.
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Rangel’s Folly: Reinstating the Draft
Bica argues that Rangel and others who advocate compulsory national service to promote anti-war objectives are choosing the absolutely wrong tool.
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April 25: A Historic Day to Cut the Bloated Pentagon Budget
Thursday, April 25, is the new date to participate in citizen efforts to oppose proposed cuts to Social Security and veterans benefits and support cuts to the bloated Pentagon …
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The NRA – A Criminal’s Best Friend – Part 1
While the nation watches NRA-indebted politicians beat down new gun legislation this week, many are unaware of shocking, pro-criminal legislation the NRA has already pushed through. Despite the NRA's …
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Why It is Practically and Ethically Wrong to Apply Chained CPI to Social Security
A number of commentators have tried to argue that the reductions in future Social Security payments resulting from replacing the current method of calculating cost of living increases with …