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Too Big to Sue
Years after their wrongdoing ignited the financial crisis, the Justice Department apparently is acting like massive US banks are too big to prosecute.
Time to Rethink American Exceptionalism?
If the US really wants to be a responsible and ‘exceptional’ superpower, it needs to lead by example, not by force of arms.
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The European Economy: Still Weak, Still Faltering
The European story remains one of deeply destructive economic policies, which have inflicted vast harm.
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Dr. Maya Angelou: Her Lifetime of Moments Took Our Breath Away
Dr. Angelou has left us with a treasure trove of moments that will continue to take our breath away.
EU Election Results Reflect Widespread Disapproval of Austerity Policy Throughout Europe
Professors Trevor Evans and John Weeks talk about the serious gains made by right-wing parties and the prospects for a progressive EU.
In Aiding Rescue of Kidnapped Schoolgirls in Nigeria, Will the US Expand Military Foothold in Africa?
Just last week, the United States deployed a battalion of 80 marines to Nigeria to help search for the nearly 300 missing schoolgirls there.
Costas Lapavitsas: 40 Percent of Profits Buys a Lot of Politicians
Mr. Lapavitsas says that during the financial crisis the power of the state was mobilized to save finance.
Star on Indian Subcontinent’s Firmament Changes: Neighborhood Body Language Friendlier
Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has scored some immediate public relations wins by unexpectedly reaching out to the leaders of India's neighboring states in the South …
Walmart Moms’ Walkout Starts Friday
According to a Thursday conference call hosted by the Organization United for Respect at Walmart, hundreds of mothers who work at Walmart stores throughout the country will begin walking …
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New Campaign for a Treaty to Ban Nuclear Weapons Gains Momentum
Achieving a ban treaty negotiated without the nuclear weapons states would give us a cudgel to hold them to their bargain to negotiate for the total elimination of nuclear …