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The Untimely Death of Long-Term Health Insurance
Joe Kostmayer undergoes dialysis at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., March 10, 2011. (Photo: Noah Berger / The New York Times) The Administration’s decision …
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After the Storm: The Instability of Inequality
(Photo: Devon Shaw / Flickr) New York - This year has witnessed a global wave of social and political turmoil and instability, with masses of people pouring …
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Raising Cain
Herman Cain. (Photo: Gage Skidmore / Flickr) Washington - Just be patient and you, too, can lead the polls for the Republican presidential nomination. Witness the ascent …
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Yes for Ecuador! Or, Confessions of a Fired Chevron Contractor
A resounding cheer for the US appeals court that ruled on September 19, 2011, that Chevron cannot escape an $18 billion fine on behalf of Amazonian residents for the …
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Cynical Fundamentalism: The Threat to American Evidence-Based Traditions
When Rick Perry falsely claimed that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 created “zero jobs,” the response of enlightened commentators was to point to easily accessible evidence …
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The Triumph of Dogma, and a Sad Goodbye to David Frum
Every other Wednesday evening for the past few years I’ve been offering commentary on a spritely show on public radio called “Marketplace.” On alternative Wednesdays David Frum, a former …
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Help Verizon’s Workers Try to Save the Middle Class
Here is a practical application of the ideas and energy of #Occupy Wall Street. Verizon's workers are in a struggle against a giant corporation. They need your help leafleting …
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Occupy Wall Street: All the Power to Them, But Get the Targets Right
Last week we paid a visit to the Occupy Boston outpost of the Occupy Wall Street Movement. The group has pretty much taken over Dewey Square in front …
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If a Republican Were President
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney looks on as Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey speaks at a news conference in Lebanon, New Hampshire, October 11, 2011. (Photo: Cheryl Senter …
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Five Reasons the Right Is Terrified of Occupy Wall Street
The Occupy Wall Street movement really frightens the Right Wing. It is not frightening to the Right because of Congressman Eric Cantor's feigned fear of “the mob” that is …