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ACLU Sues USAID: Are We Exporting US Taxpayer-Funded Religion?
The ACLU has waited long enough.
DOJ, FBI Close Investigation into 2001 Anthrax Attacks
The Department of Justice, the FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service on Friday announced they have formally concluded a nine-year investigation into the Anthrax attacks that occurred shortly …
Anthem Blue Cross’ Statement Justifying Rate Hike Contradicted by Internal Documents
Anthem Blue Cross’ parent company, WellPoint Inc., has been called out by Congressman Henry Waxman over discrepancies between the company's public statement explaining why it was hiking rates on …
Olympics Recall Historic Collisions
A couple of nights ago, I watched the expensive and extravagant opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics Games in Vancouver, Canada. Despite the opulence of today's Olympics, I still …
Mark Weisbrot | How Wars Are Made
What's behind Clinton's tough talk on Iran? In a visit to Qatar and Saudi Arabia this week, Hillary Clinton said that Iran “is moving toward a military dictatorship” and …
Sen. Frank Lautenberg Has Stomach Cancer
A spokesman for Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) reports that the senator has been diagnosed with stomach cancer: After several days of hospitalization and testing, Senator Lautenberg's doctors have …
Three in a Million – Voices From the Haitian Camps
The United Nations reported there are 1.2 million people living in “spontaneous settlements” or homeless camps around Port-au-Prince. Three people living in the camps spoke with this author this …
Lobbying Firm Advising Corporate Clients How to Take Advantage of Campaign Finance Ruling
A month after the Citizens United ruling, corporations are considering how to take advantage of their newfound ability to advocate directly for federal candidates, as indicated in a memo …
Tea Party 2.0 – No Representation Without Taxation
If President Obama gets a new start on his presidency in 2010, then progressive, liberal Americans should also get a “do-over” on our activism in support of real change. …
Joe Conason | The GOP’s Mixed Medicare Message
For voters listening to the Republican leadership over the past year, the most startling surprise was the shift in their attitude toward Medicare. Where faithfulness to true conservatism was …