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George Takei’s Social Media Activism
Takeiu2019s kitschy cat photos are not themselves of political interest, but their poularity has given him a platform for his online activism with exceptional reach.
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What Immigration Could Mean for American Workers
The question is whether itu2019s a good deal for American workers.
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Shot, Then Shut Out
The nation finally took notice of Chicagou2019s epidemic of gun violence after 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was fatally shot January 29.
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Grateful for Dirty Dishes. And Taxes
Valerie Tarico suggests a new healthier attitude toward taxes as April 15 approaches: gratitude.
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#ChainedCPI? For Every Social Security Judas, a Primary Challenge
Robert Naiman suggests the 99% escalate their interest in the matter to have their voices heard against the 1% making the budget decisions.
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Even Republicans Favor Solar Over Fossil Fuels
A survey found that 2 out of 3 Americans, including Republicans, want the US to place more emphasis on the development of solar.
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Some Bailouts Taxpayers Seldom Ever Notice
All across Corporate America, top execs are feathering their own nests at the expense of their employees. The French have a better idea.
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An Agreement on Arms – With No Teeth
The UN Arms Trade Treaty doesn't affect American gun owners, and it's so weak that it doesn't seem to affect anybody at all.
Taxes Are for Suckers
Why does big business pay lower tax rates than the rest of us? A look at how activists have brought the issue into the spotlight.
After Iraq, Climbing Out of the Moral Abyss
Ten years after the invasion of Iraq, our nation is looking at the moral abyss.