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Marissa Alexander and the Price of “Freedom”
If the normative assumption that white lives are valuable, while black and brown lives are disposable, were concretely undermined, the entire power structure, such as it exists, would be …
A Way to Celebrate, Honor and Follow Dr. King
Dr. King challenged us to work for a greater humanity, for something greater than ourselves as individuals.
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William Rivers Pitt | Twenty Pounds of BS in a Ten-Pound Bag
In his State of the Union speech, President Obama said we've “turned the page” on the economic wasteland created by our Neo-Con/Neo-Liberal brain trust in Washington. In reality, however, …
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Boehner’s Constitution Read Should Only Be a Beginning
Not reading the Constitution is like asking coach to put you into the game when you haven't studied the playbook.
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The Astronomical Scale of Money in Politics
The Court is looking out for the 1 percent of the 1 percent.
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Inside the Uniform, Under the Hood, Longing for Change
There's no reason to automatically exalt uniformed fighters as heroes.
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The Trojan Horse of “Free” Community College
Are the strings attached to “free community college” something that will fundamentally change the nature of the institution?
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Post-Abortion Mental Health Is a Feminist Issue
We need post-abortion checkups that include a thorough evaluation for depression.
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“Slimin’ Jamie Dimon” Tells Howlers About Persecution of Banks, “Fortress Balance Sheet“
Jamie Dimon seems to think if he can tell his Big Lies long enough, he'll be believed.
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Fast Track Not a Done Deal, the People Will Stop It
The corporate media is reporting that since the Republican leadership and President Obama support Fast Track trade authority, it is a done deal.