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Washington - We may be reaching an inflection point, the moment when the terms of the political argument change decisively. Three indicators: An important speech by Rep. Paul Ryan, …

If anyone still questioned who owns Washington, the Congressional supercommittee charged with reducing projected deficits by $1.2 trillion seems determined to end any doubts. According to press accounts, both …

Who's the most befuddled Wall Streeter of all? The richest guy on the Street. In assessing the spreading public protest against the rampaging greed of today's financial …

Following the arrest of two individuals, the cops arrest another demonstrator from the crowd. Occupy Wall Street at Liberty Square in New York City, NY. October 12, 2011. (Photo: …

Can't pitch a tent at Zuccotti Park? Not to worry. There's something meaningful you can do to stand up to vampire banks that bleed the economy — and your …

Antakya, Turkey — Once one of Syria’s closest allies, Turkey is hosting an armed opposition group waging an insurgency against the government of President Bashar al-Assad, providing shelter to …

The mortgage securitization industry has just had a new major front open on its battle with those who are less than happy with the way it has run roughshod …

Monica has it good. A junior at Bard High School Early College on the Lower East Side, she has a twice-weekly health class this semester that includes one unit …

Dwarka, India — Shubhrangshu Barman Roy and his childhood friends are among the winners in India’s economic rise. They have earned graduate degrees, started small companies and settled into …

The world has had little reason to pay attention to the intensifying human rights meltdown in Fiji at the hands of the ruling military junta. After all, it hasn’t …