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Op-Ed
Shh! Life in a State of Surveillance
Nowadays it seems everyone wants to get their hands on our personal data.
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The Senate Just Voted to Keep Big Money in Politics; Three Reasons to Celebrate Anyway
The fact that the issue reached the Senate floor is a huge victory for the American people, who overwhelmingly say they want something done about corporate influence in elections.
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Europe Should Fear Depression More Than Debt
Actual inflation in Europe is falling and the recovery has stalled. By the time the downward spiral becomes undeniable it may well be irreversible.
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Is Comcast the Worst Company in America?
A firm so horrendous, the very mention of its name causes body tremors.
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Workers in Maine Buy Out Their Jobs, Set an Example for the Nation
In rural Maine, the movement for economic democracy took a big leap forward.
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A Campaign Primer: Native American Voters Count
Political influence for Native Americans and Indian tribes has grown in federal elections in recent years. Native voters often make the difference in certain races. What are the implications …
Treat ISIS Like an Onion
Like layers of an onion, ISIS supporters can be carefully peeled away. But not if Obama goes into Syria and Iraq with a mallet.
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Scottish Independence and Its Influence on World Peace
On September 18th, 2014, Scotland will vote whether or not it declares independence from the United Kingdom.
Suckered Again?
The agony of loss the parents of Jim Foley and Steven Sotloff must feel is beyond comprehension. But is their pain any different from the universal pain of violence …
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Bombing at a Press Conference Beats Mindlessly Flexing Military Might
The hottest conflicts raging at the moment defy easy answers.