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Ted Cruz’s Path to the White House
Blueprint for Post-9/11 Surveillance: US Began Bulk Collection of Phone Call Data in 1992
The federal government secretly tracked billions of US phone calls.
New York Times’ Runoff Coverage Reflects Hand of Behind Scenes Press Handler Rahm Emanuel
The New York Times coverage of middle-class concerns has become a circus-mirror of confusion for Democrats.
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The US and Israel: Diverging Interests, An Analysis
It is often alleged that the basis for U.S.-Israeli relations lies in “shared concerns and interests.” What really holds the relationship together is a systemic aspect of American politics.
Robin Hood Tax Coalition Calls on Congress to Fulfill Dr. King’s Calls for a Beloved Community
With Americans marking the 47th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. just days earlier, a broad coalition of community activists will converge on 25 US …
US Justice Department Says It Will Ignore Federal Law and Prosecute People for Medical Marijuana
A bipartisan amendment passed by Congress last year prohibiting DOJ from spending any money to undermine state medical marijuana laws doesn't prevent it from prosecuting people for medical marijuana.
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How Filibusters Are Like Zombies
It took the Senate a few decades to feel the full force of its mistake.
President Obama Commutes Drug Sentences for 22 People
Time for Congress to reform mandatory minimum laws.
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“The Rise of Islamic State” Offers Policy Lessons for US Hawks
In a new book, Patrick Cockburn looks at the legacy of recent wars in the Middle East.
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The Corruption of Keystone: Congressional Permits to Drill Don’t Change Public Opinion
The US public's opposition to the pipeline is going to keep costing TransCanada.