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Noam Chomsky: Issues That Obama and Romney Avoid
There are two issues of overwhelming significance, because the fate of the species is at stake: environmental disaster, and nuclear war.
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A Repeat of the 2000 Election Crisis Would Be a Disaster for American Democracy
A review of the 2000 election suggests we could again experience a crisis election with results which call the United Statesu2019 republican way of government into question and lead …
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Politics Aside, There’s No Debating the Scary Facts of Romney’s Tax Policy
Imara Jones reminds us why Mitt Romneyu2019s shaky grasp of the details on display in Denver should be downright disconcerting.
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The Party in Venezuelan Politics: Understanding the Context of the Upcoming Elections
With giant trucks blaring salsa music in the streets, the Venezuelan elections might quite literally be the party of the year.
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Did Romney “Win” the Debate?
The instant analysis after the first presidential debate u2014 even on liberal-leaning MSNBC u2014 was that Mitt Romney was the decisive u201cwinner.u201d But Romney not only ducked the specifics …
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Romney’s Personality Shift
Romney's decision to change his tax policies on the fly at last night's debate might have done more harm than good in the long run.
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Farming Under Occupation
Farmers in Palestine struggle everyday to maintain their crops on land that, after generations, they can no longer claim.
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Bedside Manners: Promises of a Hope, Not Cure
Gayle A. Sulik remembers her friend and activist Rachel Cheetham Moro and their work to bring real awareness to breast cancer victims.
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Romney Passes the Torch to Taxpayers
Mitt won $1.5 billion of taxpayer gold for the Salt Lake City Olympics, but probably does not consider that a government handout.
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My Safety or My Family: Immigrant Women Seek Voice in Debate
One of strongest bonds is that between a woman and her children. For immigrant women, the fear of having to separate from their families is an everyday struggle.