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Are Politicians’ Perceptions Out of Touch With Reality?
It has become more and more apparent that those who represent the public are not listening to the people.
What the Proposed NSA Reforms Wouldn’t Do
All the plans purport to end the bulk phone records collection program, but there are big differences.
Did Nonviolence Fail in Egypt?
The Egyptian revolution should been seen neither as an uncomplicated success nor a mere staging ground for pessimism.
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All for One and One for All: Learning To Build a Social Justice Union
“How to Jump-Start Your Union: Lessons from the Chicago Teachers,” a Labor Notes book, tracks how the Chicago Teachers Union built itself up as an agent of community and …
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William Rivers Pitt | The Endless Chronicles of Stupid, Childbirth Edition
William Rivers Pitt: It drives me crazy to know, even in this day and age, that there are still people out there who disdain the idea of active, engaged …
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Is Charles Koch “Un-American”? Let Thomas Jefferson Decide
Charles Koch may not understand Thomas Jefferson, but Thomas Jefferson would have understood Charles Koch very well.
Five Reasons the Average American Has Little Chance of Becoming President
Beginning in primary school, American students learn about the inclusive nature of democracy, which promises that regardless of sex, creed, or religion, any United States citizen can become President. …
Glaring Omissions and Unasked Questions in “The Unknown Known”: Errol Morris’ Documentary on Donald Rumsfeld
Errol Morris' documentary on former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, based on 33 hours of interviews with Donald Rumsfeld, is set to open in theaters on April 2.
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Could “Mothers” Help Reduce Distracted Driving?
Since there seems to be no end in sight to the distracted driving epidemic, those trying to curb this dangerous practice have to continue to come up with new …
Current Philippine Government and Military Using Ongoing Extra-Judicial Killings Targeting Activists, Poor, Left and Media
On March 25, William Bugatti, a 43 year old human rights worker for Karapatan, one of the Philippines' main human rights organizations, was shot to death. He was the …