Truthout
Op-Ed
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You’ve Heard of the Birthers, Now Meet the Simpson-Bowlers
What are the exact devastating cuts and reforms that Simpson and Bowles want to make in federal government spending?
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Ten Years After February 15 Global Protests, A New Call
Ten years ago, millions of people around the world said “no” to war on February 15, 2003. Now, we say “yes” to peace; “yes” to demilitarizing, to having decent …
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Gun Crazy: Why Is America Different From Other Countries?
What is the difference between gun violence in the US as compared to Canada? Some hint might be found in the public response to these tragedies.
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Could We Move Dianne Feinstein on CIA Oversight?
The Senate Intelligence Committee has never held a public hearing on CIA drone strikes.
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The F-35 Folly: How Our Own Fighter Jets Are Killing Us
Thom Hartmann: Say hello to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
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The Minimum Wage, Guns, Health Care and the Meaning of a Decent Society
Every society must necessarily decide for itself what decency requires.
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The Wrecking Crew Is Winning
The Republican Congress is holding the economy hostage.
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The Problem Isn’t Growth; the Problem Is Inequality
The cumulative inflation-adjusted growth in the US economy since Barack Obama took office has been just 3.2%.
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What Obama Said — and What He Meant — About Climate Change, War and Civil Liberties
The words in President Obama’s “State of the Union” speech were often lofty, spinning through the air with the greatest of ease and emitting dog whistles as they flew. …
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At the End of Capitalism’s Rope
Capitalism has an amazing duality inherent in its structure. It can build homes in Fordist fashion, yet yields homelessness. It can produce enough food for all, yet turns a …