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The Forgotten Lessons of Japan in the ’90s
Deficit obsession has been immensely destructive as an economic matter.
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George Lakoff | Democratic Strategies Lost Big. Here’s an Alternative
It's time to shine a light on the strategies used by Democrats.
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Democrats Duped by the Caucus Room Conspiracy
The Caucus Room conspiracy may have worked this time, but let's make sure it doesn't happen again.
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Globalizing the Struggle, From Ferguson to Colombia: State Violence and Racialized Oppression Know No Borders
How can we be more creative in our solidarity so as to respect the limitations of our time and effort while being careful to never lose sight of the …
A Big Win for Climate Change Denial: Republicans to Target EPA Regulations After Taking Senate
With their newfound control of both houses of Congress, the Republican agenda includes a rollback of environmental regulations.
Sen. Bernie Sanders: The United States Is on the Verge of Becoming an Oligarchy
Sen. Bernie Sanders reacts to the Republicans' big midterm victory.
The Citizens United Senator: After GOP’s Midterm Rout, Mitch McConnell Likely Next Majority Leader
Republicans have emerged from Tuesday's midterm elections with control of Congress for the first time in eight years.
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The Fatal Flaw With Democracy
The most depressing thing about this year's election is probably the fact that we have outsourced our political process to factions.
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There’s No Republican Mandate for More War
Some political pundits are spinning the Republicans' Senate takeover as a decree from the US electorate that Americans want President Obama's policies to be “more Republican.”
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Midterm Elections: American Politics Still Thrives on Fear of the Common Enemy
Campaigns are less and less focused on new ideas and policies; instead, they hinge on political and national enemies.