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On the Movie “Divergent”: Virtue Facing Dystopia
We are living in times of radical political impotence.
Ryan Vs. Progressive Caucus: Competing Visions on the Federal Budget
It's clear that some lawmakers' visions are out of step with the priorities of the American public on key issues such as job creation, education, and tax loopholes.
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Breathless in North Korea
For 60 years, Koreans on both sides of the DMZ have awaited a peace treaty. Instead they've gotten an arms race and political repression.
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Pacific Islands at Sea Over Land Rights
Land in most Pacific countries is for public access for survival and not fenced off by the legal system.
What Corruption? McCutcheon Reveals Absurdity of Citizens United
The McCutcheon decision appears to acknowledge that big donations to independent Super PACs can be useful to candidates — and arguably, pose a risk of corruption.
Where are History and Political Economy in Ryan’s Report?
Paul Ryan's report on the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty was grossly misleading.
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Happy Hour
Happy Hour: Two politicians for the price of one.
Are Politicians’ Perceptions Out of Touch With Reality?
It has become more and more apparent that those who represent the public are not listening to the people.
What the Proposed NSA Reforms Wouldn’t Do
All the plans purport to end the bulk phone records collection program, but there are big differences.
Current Philippine Government and Military Using Ongoing Extra-Judicial Killings Targeting Activists, Poor, Left and Media
On March 25, William Bugatti, a 43 year old human rights worker for Karapatan, one of the Philippines' main human rights organizations, was shot to death. He was the …