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AG Candidate Supports Reforming John Doe Law to Protect Politicians
Republican AG candidate Brad Schimel suggested he would work to change Wisconsin's John Doe statute to give politicians more protections than average citizens.
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Live From the Ebola Capital of the United States
One lesson we should take away from the first US Ebola case is that the health care we extend to the still-uninsured may be our own.
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Britain’s Real Promise to Israel: “Symbolic” Vote on Palestine
The British promise became an unending Palestinian nightmare.
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We Need “Peace” Officers! It’s Time for Crisis Intervention Training
Police officers need to be properly trained and prompt and thorough investigations and corrective action must be taken against officers who unnecessarily use force against individuals, especially those who …
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The Post-Michael Brown Agenda Provides Goals for the Movement to End Racist, Militarized Policing
Throughout the nation the issue of police brutality, including killings of unarmed people, is a common problem.
Bachmann’s War on Islam: I’m an Enemy. How Did That Happen?
A US patriot born and raised in a Muslim family realizes, with horror, that he'd be an enemy in Michelle Bachman's war against Islam.
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The Corporate Assault on Direct Democracy
When direct democracy actions like ballot initiatives threaten corporate interests, corporate lawyers run to court to prevent citizens from getting the chance to vote.
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Mars Madness Amidst Astronomical Poverty: Insanity in India
The truth is that the ruling elite care not for those living in abject destitution.
The Unmentionable Trade Deficit Doesn’t Appear Again
This is money that is creating demand elsewhere, not in the United States.
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One Month After Historic People’s Climate March, “Climate Action” from Global Leaders Is Still Disappointing
In days following the march, people took action to pressure the United Nations (UN) and global leaders to take real community-led action on Climate Change.