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The Magic of De-Regulation
The chemical spill in West Virginia illustrates the dangers of pacts like the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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Enough Is Enough: Fraud-Ridden Banks Are Not LA’s Only Option
What if there is an alternative that would not only save the city money but would be a safer place to deposit its funds than in Wall Street banks?
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William Rivers Pitt | The Sugar Makes the Poison Taste Sweet
William Rivers Pitt on Obama's SOTU: “I saw a man talking very eloquently out of both sides of his mouth, again, and it made me sick in my soul.”
Is Syrian “Peace” Conference Laying the Foundation for War?
The Geneva II “peace” conference has all the indicia of a sham.
The American Dream Can Be a Dead End, Especially If You Grow Up in the “Wrong Place“
There's one America where dreams can come true, and another where they tend to fizzle.
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Egypt’s Constitutional Mess and Solutions From South Africa
Egypt's generals should look to South Africa's constitutional round table for a model constitution writing process.
The New York Times Calls Torture “Torture” When the Perp Is an Official Enemy
When is torture, ‘torture’ in ‘The New York Times?’ When it's purportedly done by someone the US government disapproves of, says Justin Doolittle.
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What Happens When Opportunities Are Lost
Paul Krugman: “The underlying story of Appalachia is in fact one of declining opportunity.”
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Another Chapter in Coal’s Trail of Pollution
The West Virginia chemical spill underscores why we need to do more to safeguard our water supply.
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Jobs: Boehner-McConnell Hypocrisy Blocks Obama-Conyers Action
The American Jobs Act would net 1.9 million new jobs and slice the unemployment rate by a percentage point.