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NY Legislators and Community Groups Call for End to Marijuana Possession Law
Today members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus, together with Senator Daniel Squadron, and Albany County District Attorney David Soares, gathered to …
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A Song for Hugo Chavez
“Yesterday, the devil came here,”. “Right here. Right here. And it smells of sulfur still today...” Mr. Chavez said , in 2009 comments at the United Nations. Then Venezuelan …
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The New Propaganda Is Liberal; the New Slavery Is Digital
John Pilger: Modern propaganda is becoming the norm in today's culture.
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Ferlinghetti Triumphs Again!
Many poetry readers born around the time of the Second World War feel an abiding loyalty to the excitement of the rebellious 1950s-'60s poets (and of the associated magazines, …
Pope Francis’ Junta Past: Argentine Journalist on New Pontiff’s Ties to Abduction of Jesuit Priests
While praised for his work with the poor, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio - now Pope Francis - has long been dogged by accusations of his role during Argentina's military …
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A Labor Litmus Test: Is It Time For Just Cause?
As member rates for unions continues to lull, a possible incentive might be
The GOP Knows Power
Todayu2019s Republican Party doesnu2019t believe in democracy, at least not when an election is decided by the votes of blacks, Hispanics, Asian-Americans and young urban whites comfortable with multiculturalism.
Will a Grand Bargain or Betrayal Be Obama’s Legacy?
Bill Black: Slate magazine says that President Obama wants a Grand Bargain on budget cuts he can call his legacy - but it will be a Grand Betrayal that …
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Selling Expensive Health Care Lemons
Dr. Phillip Caper explains how the high cost of medical care is becoming an intolerable burden on everyday Americans.
Documentary Exposes US Role in Iraq Sectarian Conflict
Maggie O'Kane, Executive Producer, tells the story revealed by the Guardian documentary about the role of Col. James Steele in supporting torture, death squads and brutal sectarian conflict during …