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The Big Banks Get Drunk, the Little Ones Wasted
By refusing to increase its key interest rate, the Federal Reserve indirectly admits the fragility of the financial system: while the big banks - which have taken refuge in …
How Patriotism Can Save America
As a soldier in the United States Army, I have often pondered what it means to be patriotic, what it means to serve our country and what it means …
Market-Driven Hysteria and the Politics of Death
Market-driven principles of deregulation, radical individualism and privatization penetrate all aspects of daily life.
Death to No One
Wednesday, November 4, marked the 30th year since the 444-day Iran hostage crisis began in 1979. On this day, the media traditionally offer us images of Iranians burning American …
Senate Rejects Effort to Block Civilian Trials for 9/11 Victims
Washington - After an emotional debate over how to keep Americans safe, the Senate Thursday narrowly defeated an effort to prevent civilian trials in U.S. courts for the accused …
A Social Agenda for all Americans
Early on the campaign trail, presidential candidate Barack Obama said, "This country is ready for a transformative politics of the sort that John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Franklin …
2014 or Bust: The Pentagon’s Building Boom in Afghanistan Indicates a Long War Ahead
In recent weeks, President Obama has been contemplating the future of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan. He has also been touting the effects of his policies at home, reporting …
Mass Shooting Indicates Breakdown of Military
At approximately 1:30 p.m. CST today, a soldier went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, killing 12 people and wounding at least 31 others, according …
Wouldn’t It Be Easier Just to Apologize?
A few years back, the FBI mistakenly linked an American lawyer's fingerprint to one found near the scene of a horrific terrorist bombing in Madrid, Spain. In …
Will Green Energy and Electric Cars Drive Climate Plans?
See the entire show RIGHT NOW here. Home to a worldwide summit on climate change in early December, Denmark is setting a global example in creating clean power, …