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Dahr Jamail | Former US Attorney General Files Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Legality of Iraq War
Former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark has filed an amicus brief in a federal lawsuit that is challenging the legality of the Iraq war and occupation.
The Bomb Iran Lobby Gears Up for 2016
A tight-knit group of neocon dead-enders is pushing Iran to the forefront of the GOP's foreign policy agenda.
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Fast Track Hands the Money Monopoly to Private Banks, Permanently
These disturbing revelations concerning TiSA are yet another reason to try to block secretive trade agreements like the TPP.
Baltimore Combats Food Deserts With Urban Farming Tax Break
Urban farmers in the city of Baltimore will soon qualify for a 90 percent property tax break under a bill.
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The Truth About Diego Garcia: 50 Years of Fictions About a US Military Base
The truth about the US military base on the British-controlled Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia is often hard to believe.
Transnational Perceptions and Corporate Greed: Behind the TĂa MarĂa Mine Protests
The citizens of Peru are taking a stand against the development of an open pit copper mine.
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Compensation Fund for Victims of Bangladesh Factory Collapse Reaches $30 Million Target
Despite its importance to the Bangladeshi economy, the government has done little to ensure labor standards and safety protocols within the garment sector.
Possible Pentagon Destruction of Evidence in NSA Leak Case Probed
Two government watchdog agencies are investigating whether the Pentagon inspector general destroyed evidence improperly.
Dean Baker | Victory Over Fast-Track TPP Must Be Cautious of Rich People’s Rules
A victory by the masses over big money is always grounds for celebration.
Government by Bagmen
Our experiment in self-governance has spawned a highest-bidder-take-all bazaar.