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The Job Crisis, the “Unemployable,” and the Fiscal Cliff
With November around the corner, millions of unemployed Americans are looking to the candidates to address job creation, but it seems that neither side truly has the people's interest …
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Feast of Fools: How American Democracy Became the Property of a Commercial Oligarchy
The country is being asked to vote in November for television commercials.
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Romney: A Horse of a Different Color
Ever since Joseph Smith ran for president in 1844, a rumor has circulated among Mormons that is known as the
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Gustavo Gutierrez and The Four Directions: The Red and the Black… and the Yellow and White
Ce. Uno. One: First memories. Through his daughter Raquel, I meet Gustavo Gutierrez in 1992, who by then, is already a legend. In Arizona, his name is synonymous with …
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Free Speech or Inciting to Riot?
When I finish one of my analyses I usually look forward to a week to ten day hiatus and sometimes even wonder if I will have to hunt around …
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Tax-Deductible Spin
New findings may prove that David Koch, co-founder and co-owner of Koch Industries, may have played a vital role in the selection of Paul Ryan as the Republican vice-presidential …
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Our Disgraceful Minimum Wage
Jim Hightower: Recent studies show that increasing the minimum wage even during hard times is good policy, providing higher pay but no loss of jobs.
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The Delusional Mr. Romney
Mitt Romney told supporters behind closed doors that heu2019s disadvantaged because he was born to a rich white family, that heu2019d have a better chance to win if his …
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Isn’t It Depressing?
Maya Schenwar discusses her passion and dedication for the work she does at Truthout and how you can support our efforts.
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Shocking Report Explodes Five Myths About American Education
As a new report shows the the United States' low ranking in education worldwide, the entire idea of American exceptionalism should be called into question.