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“Fiscal Cliff” Solved. You’re Welcome
Dear President Obama, Congratulations on your electoral victory. In defeating the grandfatherly Ken doll with the heart of a blood sucking vampire squid and his religiously radical running mate …
The Case and the Movement Against Armed Drones
Unmanned killer robot planes have convinced certain people that there is a better way of waging war. But these drones have now made the United States as unpopular in …
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Great Misconceptions: The Shortest Path to a Lifeless Planet
Two “tipping points” related to climate change occurred in 2012. The earth's temperature increased more than the critical 2o Celsius, and climate change science deniers became a discredited minority …
Groups to Launch “Healthcare Is a Human Right” Campaign in Maryland
Various organization are launching the statewide campaign u201cHealthcare Is a Human Right
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ALEC Loses Ground in Election
In the last election cycle 117 members of the American Legislative Exchange Council lost their seats in important areas like Arizona, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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How One GOP Plutocrat Helped Make 20,000 Kids Homeless
Homelessness in New York has skyrocketed, thanks in part to years of conservative policy predicated on right-wing ideology.
Escalating Delinquency Rates Make Student Loans Look Like the New Subprime
Student loans inch towards bubble territory as a new study reveals that 94% of students with an average debt of $23,000.
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Nine Questions About the “21st Century Curriculum“
Veteran educator and curriculum expert Marion Brady discusses the validity of u201c21st Century curriculumu201d to see whether it is really better for students.
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Elizabeth Warren to Serve on Banking Committee
Sources tell The Huffington Post that Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren will take a seat on the Senateu2019s Banking Committee.
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ALEC, CSG, ExxonMobil Fracking Fluid “Disclosure” Model Bill Failing by Design
The fracking disclosure bill passed last year which requires transparency from companies in regards to what chemicals they are using in their process has been an abject failure.