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Let a Thousand Militias Bloom
Gen. David Petraeus stoked Iraq's still-ongoing sectarian war u200bby establishing the Special Police Commandos as a force to fight the Sunni-based insurgency.
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Billions Proposed for New Border Security. Where Would the Money Go?
Federal spending on border security is at an all-time high, and it would get even higher under the Gang of Eight's new plan.
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Disability Advocates, Nursing Home Industry Battle for Health Care Dollars for Aging, Disabled
Most elderly and disabled people prefer home- or community-based care. It's also cheaper, but state and federal policy often favors the assisted-living industry. Now, activists are speaking up.
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No Gay Utopia: A Review of Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore’s “The End of San Francisco“
Yet another example of why Bernstein Sycamore remains near the head of the table of social critics, gender-benders and boundary pushers.
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Los Angeles County Registrar Says “No” to Internet Voting, but “Yes” to Unverifiable Touch-Screen Voting for New Election System
Nation's largest voting jurisdiction plans to design system for L.A., sell it to other counties in state, country.
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The Worst Congress Money Can Buy
Congress quietly acquiesces as the regulations meant for our safety are whittled away.
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Side Effects – The Humanitarian Consequences of Iran Sanctions
Iran's civilians find themselves in the midst of one of the worst medical supply shortages in the nation's long history.
Why Activist Russell “Maroon” Shoatz Should Be Released From Solitary Confinement
This month, a 30-day action campaign was launched demanding the release of Russell “Maroon” Shoatz from solitary confinement, where he has been held for over 23 consecutive years.
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Houston’s Most Polluted Neighborhood Draws the Line at Alberta Tar Sands
Residents are joining up to demand a healthier future.
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Pentagon Claims $757 Million Overbilling by Contractor in Afghanistan
The principal food supplier to US troops in Afghanistan is embroiled in a costly dispute with the Pentagon that has attracted congressional interest.