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Rick Wolff | US Voters Depressed and Disenfranchised
The 2010 elections revealed yet again the peculiar habits of the US electorate. The majority of eligible voters – about 60% - did not vote despite the months of …
Riding the Rails, Looking for Work
Now that an entire week or so has passed, it's possible to make a cool, complete and objective assessment of the meaning of the 2010 vote. Thus, ladies and …
New Orleans: The Incarceration Capital of the US
A struggle over the size of New Orleans' jail could define the city's future
American Indian Film Festival Is a Vehicle to “Unlearn” Damaging Stereotypes
Out of all of the Bay Area film festivals, and there are many, the American Indian Film Festival (AIFF) gets the least amount of attention. It’s currently underway in …
Jamie Court: Lessons in Populism from California (Video)
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Inside Karl Rove’s Diary: Back to Permanent Political War (2)
Dear Diary: Watching the Democrats squirm in pain after last week's election is so much fun! It's even more enjoyable now when I don't have the levers of governmental …
New Arms Deal to Israel Stokes Militarism
The recently announced deal for the United States to provide Israel with 20 new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets marks yet another blow for arms control advocates and those …
Obama Officials Moving Away From 2011 Afghan Date
Washington - The Obama administration has decided to begin publicly walking away from what it once touted as key deadlines in the war in Afghanistan in an effort to …
Inside Karl Rove’s Diary: Back to Permanent Political War
Dear Diary: Watching the Democrats squirm in pain after last week's election is so much fun! It's even more enjoyable now when I don't have the levers of governmental …
News in Brief: In Alaska Senate Race, Miller Sues Over Vote Count, and More
In Alaska Senate Race, Miller Sues Over Vote Count ...