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William Rivers Pitt | Onward Christian Soldiers … To Hypocrisy
Talk to Mikey Weinstein for even a few minutes, and you get the definite sense that the man must have gills. It is the only explanation for how he …
Dean Baker | President Obama Takes the High Ground in State of the Union Address
"President Obama resisted the immense pressure from the financial industry and other opponents of Social Security and Medicare by refusing to call for large cuts in these programs in …
Obama Unveils “Plan to Win the Future“
Editor's note: The White House distributed this fact sheet earlier this evening, which outlines Obama's “Plan to Win the Future.”
Excerpts from President Obama’s State of the Union Address (2)
Editor's note: The following are excerpts of President Obama's State of the Union Address released by the White House this afternoon. With their votes, the American people determined …
Watch Live: President Obama Delivers the State of the Union Address
JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery State of the Union Address Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Washington, DC As Prepared …
The Moral Economy of Nonviolence: Learning Peacefulness From the Zapotecas
Pundits and analysts have engaged in mostly thoughtful discussions of the social, cultural, and political contexts of the recent mass murder in Arizona.
Punishing Bradley Manning for the Crimes of Others
Bradley Manning, alleged U.S. Army whistleblower, is in two ways — one likely, the other certain — being punished for the crimes of others. On Monday a crowd that …
George Lakoff | The “New Centrism” and Its Discontents
There is no ideology of the “center.” What is called a “centrist” or a “moderate” is actually very different - a biconceptual, someone who is conservative on some issues …
Thousands of Egyptian Protesters Clash With Police
Protesters take to the streets of Cairo to demonstrate against political repression and unemployment under President Hosni Mubarak. It is unclear if the protests in Egypt will mimic those …
Director of Policy on Climate Will Leave, Her Goal Unmet
Washington - Carol M. Browner, the White House coordinator for energy and climate change policy, will leave the administration shortly, officials confirmed Monday night. Her departure signals at least …