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Failure to Open “New Chapter of Engagement” Will Dog President Obama on Visit to Latin America
When President Obama embarks on his trip to Latin America this week, he will encounter a very different political environment than he found at the Summit of the Americas …
Call the GOP on Lies
We’ve all heard that China owns a large share of our national debt. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office recently reported that China owns about 9.8% of our $13.5 …
An Anti-Social Document Prepared in Secret by the European Commission
The Secret Pact: its complete text, here presented as obtained by the European Deputy Patrick Le Hyaric. “Improved Coordination of Economic Policies in the Euro Zone” Danger! It contains …
Contractors Watching Contractors? Where Is the True Oversight? (Part I)
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Nuclear Disarmament Is People’s Work
Presidential declarations and filmmakers' scare tactics get the attention—meanwhile, powerful grassroots movements build on 60 years of effort.
Tony Schultz and Scott Schultz: Wisconsin Farmers Support Labor
More GRITtv “What is a union anyway but working people coming together, acting together to improve their lives,” Tony Schultz, Farmer Director of Family Farm Defender said. "And that …
Tim DeChristopher Is Convicted: We’re Blowing This Moment, Too
Exactly a week ago on March 3, young climate change activist Tim DeChristopher was convicted for disrupting oil and gas lease sales on public lands in southern Utah. He …
Fracking Debate Heats Up as New Jersey Seeks Ban
New Jersey lawmakers advanced legislation last week that would make their state the first to ban the controversial and largely unregulated practice of hydraulic fracturing, aka “fracking,” used to …
Refocus, Re-Energize, Recall: Wisconsin’s Mass Movement Considers Next Steps
I went back to Wisconsin this weekend to participate in and document what is being considered the largest demonstration in the state's history. On Saturday, March 12, up to …