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December 6: Historic Day as Washington Marijuana Legalization Law Takes Effect, Possession of Marijuana Becomes Legal in Washington State
On Election Day last month, 55 percent of voters in both Washington State and Colorado voted to make marijuana legal, ushering in a new era for drug policy in …
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Inequality and the Election
When it comes to income inequality, the 2012 Presidential Election was not a choice in any real sense. Voters had the option between President Obama, who presided over the …
Unusual Shredding and Worrisome Polling in Germany
No, it wasnu2018t shredded wheat. This shredding was not of breakfast food and has been much harder to digest; it was evidence on serial murder!
117 ALEC Members Voted Out of Office in 2012
Legislators' membership in and support of the American Legislative Exchange Council has become a public campaign issue.
“It Shouldn’t Be Tolerated”: New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams on Voting Issues, Sandy Relief and Restoring Communities
Councilman opens up on FEMA, the Red Cross, Superstorm Sandy and the man-made voting disaster in NYC.
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On Third Parties and Electoral Extravanganzas: Kshawa Sawant Pushes on an Open Door
The 2012 election cycle saw two persons of color believed to be socialists competing against well funded candidates representing the interests of the wealthy and corporations. In one of …
Anonymous, Karl Rove and 2012 Election Fix?
Unless Anonymous presents evidence to support its claims of a planned Rove hack, its work will be relegated to the status of internet antics - and the dustbins of …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Pelosi Calls GOP Stance on Sequestration “Disaster Capitalism,” and More
In today's On the News segment: Shadow banking system now worth $67 trillion, and more.
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A Legacy of Occupy: Sticking It to Wall Street
The Occupy movement energized a vanguard of voters to become more populist in their demands.
It Was Actually Romney Who Campaigned Bearing “Gifts“
But instead of offering his gifts to actual people, Romney pledged to reward his favorite kinds of virtual people - corporations and banks.