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Don’t Tread on Us: Occupy, Jill Stein, and the Decentralization of Democracy
Arrested twice since she accepted the Green Party nomination, Presidential candidate Jill Stein's character has been under fire, causing supporters to become upset.
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History’s Magic Mirror: America’s Economic Crisis and the Weimar Republic of Pre-Nazi Germany
The corporate and GOP establishment, represented by Romney, are betting the ranch that they can contain the new Far Right populists. But they are increasingly dependent on them.
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The Power Outage Didn’t Divide NYC: Income Inequality Did
As Hurricane Sandy blew threw New York City, those with financial security before the storm were able to survive in style while others suffered.
Election Countdown 2012: Green Party Candidate Jill Stein Arrested for Bringing Halloween Candy to Protesters, and More
This week in the Election Countdown: Iowa threatens criminal action against international election observers who may violate state laws on election day; Libertarian candidate Barbara Howe of North Carolina says …
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Brooklyn Students Lose Opportunity to Vote, Could Become a Trend in Hurricane Affected Areas
Students at Pratt Institute are being forced to choose between their grades and their vote as Hurricane Sandy impeded the school's intention to declare Election day a holiday for …
Interview With Singer-Songwriter, Author, Politician & Social Satirist Kinky Friedman
Rag Radio interviews musician and political satirist Kinky Friedman about his past association with Republican politicians like George W. Bush, Rick Perry and whether or not he plans a …
Oyster Creek Nuclear Alert: As Floodwaters Fall, More Questions Arise
New Jerseyu2019s Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station remains under an official Alert after flooding from Hurricane Sandy threatened to compromise the reactor's cooling abilities.
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Unraveling the “Future Generations” Debt Debate
The common claim that deficits mean that we're selling our birthright to the Chinese makes no sense at all.
The Abortion Rights Looking Glass: Canada Reflects Women First
Across the Northern border Canada is the only country with no criminal laws related to abortion, a right that feminists worked hard for and still work to preserve today.
Education Not for Sale
From Quebec to Puerto Rico students have taken to the street to fight for their education. Here are interviews with those students who are taking a stand to preserve …