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April 27th is the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Hubert H. Harrison (1883-1927) – Extraordinary Harlem-Based Intellectual and Activist
Hubert H. Harrison (1883-1927) is one of the truly important figures of early twentieth-century America. A brilliant writer, orator, educator, critic, and political activist, he was described by the …
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The Series of Tubes: Spying for Everyone!
Most weeks there's more Internet-related news than people can handle. Given the constant flux, we at Free Press are taking a stab at listing, every week, the top five …
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Five Ways to Bridge the Jobs vs. Environment Gap
Jeremy Brecher gives five key points for closing the gap between what is good for the environment and what is good for American workers.
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Big Data, Privacy, and Corporate Responsibility and Accountability
As sites like Facebook and Google continue to mine your personal information and lease it to the government, the issue of privacy in this country is more important than …
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Moody’s Playing Dangerous Games With Public Pension Funds
Moody's announced plans to change the way they treat pension obligations in assessing state and local government debt.
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Liberal America, Wake Up!
The hollow symbolism of America's first black president is no replacement for real substance.
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Who’s Murdering Small Business in America?
The decline in college graduates becoming entrepreneurs and small business owners is partially to blame for the meteoric demise of small businesses in America today.
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Within The National (In)Security State: Fear as a Constant Companion
Life, as lived, moment to moment, in the corporate/consumer state, involves moving between states of tedium, stress, and swoons of mass media and consumer distraction. Therein, one spends a …
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A Letter to Attorney General Holder
The Whistleblower Defense League is a nationwide group of experienced trial attorneys who have assembled to defend the principles of our democracy. The American people have an absolute right …
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Why Are Luxury Car Sales Growing at Record Rates — In a Recession?
Booming luxury car sales in Europe proves that while the recession has been terrible for most people, it has been really good for a small few.