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E.J. Dionne Jr. | The Tea Party’s Radicalism
Washington - So what exactly is the Tea Party movement and why has it risen up? The ferocity of its opposition to President Obama is mystifying to political progressives. …
Former Texas Rep. Charlie Wilson Dies at 76
Dallas - Charlie Wilson, the former U.S. congressman from Texas whose funding of Afghanistan's resistance to the Soviet Union was chronicled in the movie “Charlie Wilson's War,” has died. …
The National Anthem – and Why We Need Health Care Reform So Desperately
My health insurer here in California is Anthem Blue Cross. When I first opted for it, it was just called Blue Cross. Then, a year or so back, I …
If Michael Moore Were to Run for President
If Michael Moore were to run for president in 2012, it could be a game changer in American political life. For starters, it would likely shorten the war in …
AIG-Gate: The World’s Greatest Insurance Heist
Rumor has it that Timothy Geithner is on his way out as Treasury Secretary due to his involvement in the AIG scandal that is now unraveling in hearings before …
Jim Hightower | Corporate Welfare Roulette
One thing that governors and mayors absolutely love to do is win a prize in the national game called “Corporate Welfare Roulette.” It's a simple casino-style game in which …
US’ Expanded Weapons Stockpiling in Israel
Sameh Habeeb, a young, independent, Palestinian journalist, lived in a modest house in the middle of Gaza City in December 2008. From his bedroom window, Habeeb reported to international …
Sexual Assault Task Force Urges More Oversight (2)
The Defense Department office that oversees sexual assault prevention and response in the military needs more oversight and funding, according to a task force created to assess the program. …
Vote on Obama Labor Nominee Spells Trouble for Unions
Washington - The Senate Tuesday failed to advance President Barack Obama's nomination of a union lawyer to the National Labor Relations Board, as the debate and vote became a …
Sexual Assault Task Force Urges More Oversight
The Defense Department office that oversees sexual assault prevention and response in the military needs more oversight and funding, according to a task force created to assess the program. …