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In a robust aspiring democratic society, language along with critical thought have a liberating function. At best, they work together to shatter illusions, strengthen the power of reason and …

The daily Progressive Breakfast serves up what progressive movement members need to know to start their day. Union Leaders Back Tax Deal

The wars in distant lands were always going to come home, but not this way. It's September 2016, year 15 of America's “Long War” against terror. As weary troops …

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St. Paul, Minn. - U.S. Sen. Al Franken said “one way or the other” a health care reform bill will pass Congress. But another hurdle could be ahead, depending …

On Friday, the ACLU secured a significant victory in its campaign to secure information about the prisoners held in the US prison at Bagram airbase, Afghanistan

The unemployment rate is 10 percent and almost certain to rise further in the months ahead. This is truly a disaster. If anyone questions whether 10 percent unemployment is …

Boston - Turnout was reported to be heavy Tuesday as Massachusetts voters trudged through a light snow to choose their next U.S. senator. Late internal polling by the campaigns …

The Federal Bureau of Investigation used false terrorism emergencies to illegally collect more than 2,000 phone records between 2002 and 2006. A series of e-mails and memos obtained by …

US corporations, private mercenaries, Washington and the International Monetary Fund are using the crisis in Haiti to make a profit, promote unpopular neoliberal policies, and extend military and economic …