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Freed CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou Says “I Would Do It All Again” to Expose Torture
Kiriakou is the first CIA whistleblower on torture.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: President Obama Takes a Cue From Greece, and More
The White House unveils its 2016 budget, which would put an end to austerity, and more.
Rumors of the Walker Probe’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
To adapt the Mark Twain quote, rumors of the John Doe's death have been greatly exaggerated.
Analysis: Last Tango for Nuclear Power?
The US nuclear power industry's three-step: Its revival, a long goodbye, or state-aided life support.
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Another Legislative Year, Another Round of Awful Bills
We are seeing exactly how far to the ideological right some states have shifted after another Republican wave of victories during the midterms.
At $8.9 Million, Oil Industry Is Top Spender on Lobbying in California in 2014
The oil industry continued its long reign as the top spender on lobbying in California in 2014, according to data just released by the California Secretary of State.
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A Tax Cut for Tax Cheats
Spending a dollar on the IRS adds $255 to the federal budget.
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The World’s Email Encryption Software Relies on One Guy
Werner Koch's code powers the email encryption programs around the world.
Medium and Movement: Todd Wolfson on the Digital Rebellion
Wolfson explains how and why the indymedia movement had a phoenix-like growth initially, but failed to maintain its promise.
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Three Minutes to Midnight: Can We Turn the Clock Back in Time?
If we continue with business as usual, letting the giant carbon corporations dictate policy, the clock will continue to advance.