Truthout
Op-Ed
In the Blame Game, the Right Cites God
I would never say God sent a scary storm in the form of Hurricane Issac to the RNC because he hates Republicans, even though they do seem to ignore …
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Obama’s Gift to Progressives
Obama's acceptance speech offers progressives a gift they can't refuse, not matter how little we trust his promises.
The Apocalypse of the Teacher (The Book of the Great Divide)
J.H. Marten's masterful prose tells the story of teachers in this country, and the great divide that threatens education as a whole.
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A Tale of Two Conventions
From Tampa to Charlotte Republicans and Democrats have done their best to inspire the American people. It seems, however, that Obama supporters have won the challenge of enthusiasm.
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Saving Obama, Saving Ourselves
Tom Hayden: The threat of a Romney-Ryan regime should be enough to convince a majority to vote for Obama.
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When Did Dissent Become a Crime? America’s Police State on Steroids at the Conventions
Protests in Tampa and Charlotte have been swarmed by police and enveloped in surveillance as new technology including drones threatens the lives of protesters.
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Seven Ways to End the Deficit (Without Throwing Grandma Under the Bus)
A new study suggests that ending the deficit doesnu2019t have to hurt; John Cavanagh finds seven places where budget cuts can create a more just, more secure, and more …
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Twisting the Facts to Make a Case Against Obama
Paul Krugman: Niall Ferguson is deliberately misleading readers in his recent cover story for Newsweek magazine.
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The Real Importance of Bill Clinton’s Wonderfully Long Speech
In the aftermath of criticism for the falsehoods spoken at the RNC, President Clinton's speech accomplished a very clear goal: the truth.
Remembering Natalia Estemirova
Natalia Estemirova, artist, activist and leader in the Roots to Resistance Project was abducted and murdered in 2009. Tanya Lokshina reflects on her life and her work.