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William Rivers Pitt | Sanders Surges, the Dog Ate Trump’s Homework: Iowa’s Wild Night
The outcome of last night's Iowa caucus on the Republican side was merely wild. On the Democratic side, it was positively astonishing.
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Americans Are Running Away From Corporate Media
The people of Iowa have sent a profound message to the political and media establishment in this country.
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If Bill Gates Turned to Philanthropy: Publicly Funded Clinical Drug Trials
A wealthy philanthropist could pick up the cost of financing the clinical trials of several promising new drugs.
Slurp, Baby, Slurp: Trump Supports Ethanol Production in Iowa
Donald Trump is pandering to Iowa voters and the ethanol industry.
Another Hillary Falsehood: She Didn’t Tell Banks to “Cut It Out” Pre-Crisis; She Blamed Homeowners
Clinton didn't simply pretend to do something she didn't. She abjectly falsified her history.
Elizabeth Warren: It Matters Greatly Who the Democratic President Is
It would be a inexcusable, institutional failure of democratic discourse if the executive power denialist “it doesn't matter” claim is allowed to proceed.
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Contextualizing Hillary Clinton’s New Attack Ad Against Bernie Sanders
US history shows that economic, social and political transformation is possible when people elect accountable leaders.
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Our Terrorisms
“Terrorism” pervades the US psyche and economy. “Terrorism” - the fear thereof - blunts our minds and shrinks our hearts.
Chamber of Commerce Lobbyist Tom Donohue: Clinton Will Support TPP After Election
Don't voters have the right to know now what Democratic and Republican politicians will do on the TPP after the election?
William Rivers Pitt | It Begins: Iowa and an Avalanche of Mayhem
The 2016 Iowa caucuses begin Monday night and the stakes are high, especially on the Democratic side.