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Why Politicians Are Sensitive to Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage, Immigration and Guns, but Not on the Economy
Why are politicians so sensitive to public opinion on equal marriage rights, immigration, and guns u2013 and so tone deaf to what most Americans want on the economy?
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“Lean In” and One Percent Feminism
Sheryl Sandberg, author of the book “Lean In”, has taken it upon herself to jump-start the stalled feminist revolution. However, her brand of feminism is as conservative as it …
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This Is What Happens When Congress Is for Sale
Thom Hartmann: Now is the time to say, “Enough is enough,” and end the terrifying reign of money in politics.
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Propaganda, Self-Censorship and Climate Change
Scientist Melton argues that it's time for the environmental movement and environmental journalism to state the full truth - loudly and often - to counter denialist propaganda. That would …
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No News Is Not Good News
For too long, media companies have slashed newsroom jobs and replaced hard-hitting journalism with celebrity gossip, sensational crime stories and pay-for-play content. They defended these decisions by arguing that …
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Take the Oath: A Critic of Marriage Gets Teary
Laura Flanders reflects on her own views of marriage as marriage equality affects her, personally.
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The Great Cyprus Bank Robbery
It is no surprise that Bank of Cyprus is now going the way of Citibank. The surprise is that it took so long.
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Taking Our Foot Off the Global Warming Accelerator
Lowering speed limits would be relatively painless and would save consumers money, with no upfront costs.
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Drugging Aggression Behind Bars
Thanks to the psychiatric drug revolution, inmates in our correctional facilities recieve drugs instead of therapy.
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Digital Grab: Corporate Power Has Seized the Internet
Corporate power has seized the Internet and the anti-democratic grip is tightening every day.