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Roger Ailes and Glenn Beck Share a Sinclair Lewis Moment
Click the image to view larger version. With 296 sponsors lost, do you think Beck's sermon on the Lincoln Memorial was anything but a manifestation of Lewis' famous words? …
The State, Public Pedagogy and Learning
Neoliberalism has wrought havoc in different areas of social life, not the least of which in health and education. One of the greatest myths promoted by neoliberals is that …
Broken Promises: Thousands of Veterans Denied Crucial Care
The Army tacked a five-month extension on Sgt. Ryan Christian Major's term of military service in 2006, and that November, just five days after his original discharge date, Ryan …
Contradictions of Fear of the African-American Influence in a “Post-Racial” America
During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, President Obama was asked about his musical preferences, he replied in part, "My iPod now has about 2,000 songs ... There's still …
One Democrat’s Strategy to Win: Run Against Obama and Pelosi
Ozark, Alabama - Rep. Bobby Bright was all smiles as he swapped stories with John Whitener, who's watched Bright grow from humble beginnings to become a successful lawyer, mayor …
News in Brief: Bank of America to Halt Foreclosures Nationwide, and More
Bank of America to Halt Foreclosures Nationwide
Thank God for Fred Phelps
It is amazing that Fred Phelps is still alive. That he has not yet been beaten, stomped, clubbed, stabbed, shot or run down by a car is either a …
Leaders Confront Rising STD Cases, Diminishing Resources
This week, leaders from across the country engaged in the ongoing battle to combat the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are gathering in San Antonio to assess the …
How Immigration Reform Got Caught in the Deportation Dragnet
On the night that Shahed Hossain left his family’s house in a Haltom City, Texas, to drive to Laredo, his mother, Habiba Hossain, cooked dinner—chicken and rice and okra …
Cuba: New Corporate Utopia?
On the list of America’s most-hated leaders, Fidel Castro gets the award for longevity. Outlasting ten US presidents, from Eisenhower through George W. Bush, Castro has managed to maintain …