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The Pope Slams “Tyranny” of Capitalism and “Idolatry of Money,” But Opposes Shift on Women, Abortion
Pope Francis has used his first major written work to attack capitalism as a “new tyranny,” while urging global leaders to fight poverty and inequality.
Can President Obama Do More to Stop Deportations?
A heckler challenges Obama to do more to stop deportations, but does the president have the authority to do so?
Three More NYC Contractors Found Guilty in Massive CityTime Scandal to Modernize Payroll System
Three computer consultants were found guilty on Friday of multiple charges for defrauding New York City of millions of dollars in the largest corruption case in city history.
Senate Majority Invokes “Democracy Option“
A change in filibuster rule restores the possibility of a functioning Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government.
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New Tax Return Shows Karl Rove’s Group Spent Even More on Politics Than It Said
On its 2012 tax return, GOP strategist Karl Rove's dark money behemoth Crossroads GPS justified its status as a tax-exempt social welfare group in part by citing its grants …
How Can We Help America’s Opportunity Youth? Five Lessons Learned in New Orleans
Young people who aren't in school or working aren't beyond hope, but we need to invest more in the programs that will help them.
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Japan Eagerly Watches as a Brand New Island Forms
Japan Eagerly Watches as a Brand New Island Forms by s.e. smith November 26, 2013 8:30 …
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Switzerland Shows US How to Handle CEOs
In Switzerland a petition from 100,000 people, or about 1.25 percent of the population, creates a public referendum. By this means, last March, Swiss voters created strict limits on …
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