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On the ground in Haiti, working to save the lives of mothers during childbirth. Next on “NOW.”

Seems I've got to have a change of scene 'Cause every night I have the strangest dream Imprisoned by the way it could've been Left here on my own …

No matter how one looks at it, the United States has the strongest military in the world. Ever. Period. We have more weapons, more advanced technology, and spend more …

By assigning the same rights to corporations as to individuals, the Supreme Court, on the pretext of honoring the First Amendment, has instead done precisely the opposite: contravened its …

Obama to follow State of the Union with high-speed rail funding billed as jobs creator. A day after delivering a State of the Union address aimed at showing …

Just about one year ago today, Barack Obama was inaugurated as president. Hopes were high among progressive-minded people, including climate activists. Finally, we had a president who got it …

“History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” - Attributed to Mark Twain I have never been a great fan of Rahm Emanuel. In his clips, …

America needs a patriotic, broad-based and politically independent opposition to war. In his first year President Obama broke several war-making records of President George W. Bush. He passed the …

As Democratic Congress members fumble for the mythical health reform solution that will satisfy everyone and their insurance agent, many have accused Republicans of lacking a plan of their …

I'm just about finished with Tim Weiner's phenomenal “Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA.” Two themes are at the heart of the book. First, the Agency has …