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Thomas Friedman Escaped and Is Writing About Economics Again
Thomas Friedman is loose in Silicon Valley, the economic hub best known for colluding to rip off its workers.
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Jesse Jackson, 1984: A Transformative Campaign
As a result of Jackson's 1984 campaign, Arab Americans were provided a first-ever opportunity to organize and become established as a national constituency.
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The History of Surveillance and the Black Community
The NSA revelations show the urgent need to reform the laws governing surveillance and to rein in the intelligence community.
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Food Fight Fizzles
The $956 billion farm bill that President Obama signed into law on Feb. 7 got mixed reviews from progressive advocates.
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Verdict in Jordan Davis Case Highlights Continuing Injustice of “Stand Your Ground“
Once again, Florida's Stand Your Ground law has helped a man escape conviction for killing an African-American teenager.
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When a University Hospital Backs a Surgical Robot, Controversy Ensues
Flipping through the New York Times magazine a few Sundays ago, former hospital executive Paul Levy was taken aback by a full-page ad for the da Vinci robot.
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Eugene Robinson | Gridlock’s Growing Victims
In an election year, there are always winners and losers. Rarely, however, are there so many victims.
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Fight to the Death
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Greetings From Florida
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Usurious Returns on Phantom Money: The Credit Card Gravy Train
The credit card business is now the banking industry's biggest cash cow, and it's largely due to lucrative hidden fees.