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Why Egypt’s Revolution Is So Different
The future of Egypt will be determined by which social force, the bottom or the top, actually succeeds in filling the political void that so far has made the …
Breaking the Psychological Chains of Slavery
Dr. Joy DeGruy explores African-American history, cultural behavior and the trauma of slavery and racism's impacts on African-Americans and society as a whole.
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A New Manhattan Project
Thom Hartmann: Renewables are getting cheaper, and fossil fuels are getting more expensive.
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The CBO Report: Six Things You Can’t Talk About in Washington
Don't talk about jobs, growth, budgeting from percentages, health care, or Europe. After all, we wouldn't want to learn from experience.
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Dietary Supplements Show Promise for Treating Depression: Tryptophan, 5-HTP, SAMe, and St. John’s Wort
The FDA has not examined clinical studies, so optimal doses are undefined, and contra-indications are unevaluated.
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Getting to Know Us: A Memo to US Adversaries
One of the first things you need to know about the U.S. is how difficult it is for us to tolerate ambiguity—especially when untangling our own motives. An example …
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Susan Crawford Warns of Dire Consequences for Internet Users
The Internet is no longer a child. It was conceived by the Defense Department in the '60s, nurtured by academics and engineers in the '70s and adopted by billions …
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Colin Powell Showed that Torture DOES Work
Ten years ago, Colin Powell made the case for invading Iraq before the United Nations Security Council. Many aspects of his case were clearly dubious at the time, but …
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US Fiscal Debate Could Learn From Norway
If Washington sincerely wants to reduce the budget deficit and national debt while protecting the broader economy, it should learn from other nations which have succeeded. One country stands …
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The Economic Challenge Ahead: More Jobs and Growth, Not Deficit Reduction
Robert Reich explains that while the deficit will always be there, it is job growth that will take this country out of the black.