Truthout
Op-Ed
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The Price of Democracy
There is one arena in which the United States is a world-class spender where youu2019d be hard-pressed to find anyone who would argue that we get world-class results for …
Obama and Drone Warfare: Will Americans Speak Out?
The fate of people living thousands of miles away is decided by a group of Americans, elected and unelected, who donu2019t speak their language, donu2019t know their culture, donu2019t …
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Data Refutes “Structural” Theory in US
How do you assess stories about whatu2019s going on in the economy? The way I usually try to do it is to ask whether the available facts fit the …
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Who Needs Wall Street Giants?
We don't need yet another regulatory Band-Aid, we need Teddy Roosevelt to bust 'em up.
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Romney-Trump in 2012
Trump signifies everything Romney presumably doesnu2019t want people to associate with himself u2014 conspicuous wealth, arrogance, hubris, and a distinct preference for money over all other human values.
Is “Right to Work” Next on Walker’s Agenda?
Many are wondering if making Wisconsin a “Right to Work” state is next on Governor Scott Walker's agenda if he wins the recall election on June 5. Right to …
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Stigmatize the Money
In Congress and state legislatures, both sides of the aisle are awash with special-interest money.
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How to Bargain Concessions (If You Must)
Can concessions save jobs? Almost always they cannot, and certainly not in the big picture. Concessions can’t fix a collapsed market or stop offshoring, nor the 1%’s relentless assault …
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Playing Monopolis Monopoly: An Inquiry into Why We Are Making Ourselves So Miserable
Why does it seem like there isn’t enough money to pay for the things we really need? The headlines are filled with stories about our nation’s “debt problem” and …
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Pants on Fire Romney
Washington - There are those who tell the truth. There are those who distort the truth. And then there's Mitt Romney. Every political campaign exaggerates and dissembles. This practice …