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Alyeska CEO Resigns Following Truthout Exposé
Kevin Hostler, the chief executive officer of Alyeska Pipeline, informed employees at the company Wednesday morning that he "plans to retire to Houston and to spend time with his …

Jim Hightower | Six Ways to Reassemble America’s Democracy
On the Fourth of July, we celebrated Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, Madison and all the other great men who created our democracy, right? Not exactly. The Founders did create the …

The Unseen Spill: The Human and Reproductive Health Catastrophe in the Gulf Region
As I learn more about the reproductive health threats posed by toxic chemicals in everyday products, I sometimes find the issue hard to explain to my friends and family. …

Justice Department to File Suit Against Arizona Law
The Justice Department will file suit against Arizona on the basis that the state's recent anti-immigrant legislation intrudes on the role of the federal government in immigration enforcement, according …

Fourth of July Sparks Thoughts of Progressive Patriotism
Our annual Fourth of July backyard barbecue this year was bigger and better than ever. We had our American flag flying on the front porch. Plenty of our guests …

We Energized Each Other: Finding Engaged Allies Where We Work
Whatever our situation, we need allies to work successfully for change. We need people to talk with, brainstorm ideas, lift us up when we're down, and build power by …

Robert Reich | Slouching Toward a Double Dip or a Lousy Recovery at Best
The economy is still in the gravitational pull of the Great Recession and all the booster rockets for getting us beyond it are failing. The odds of a double …

Separating Church and Hate: Irrationality and Anti-Muslim Stereotyping
The demonization of Islam as a religion and of its adherents as individuals has reached the level of hysteria within the United States.

Bamboo Houses to the Rescue
Over time, poor countries don’t experience more natural disasters than rich countries, but poor people — even those living in rich countries — suffer more in a catastrophe. Since …

Alleged Military Whistleblower Charged With Leaking Video of a US Attack on Civilians and Secret Documents
A US Army intelligence analyst was charged on Monday with eight violations of federal criminal law for leaking confidential military documents and videos, including a 2007 video of US …