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Phyllis Bennis: As Obama Hails “Turning Page” on Wars, US Drone Strikes Continue Across Globe
For the first time since 2001, there was no mention of al-Qaeda in the State of the Union address.
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State of the Black Union: The Shadow of Crisis Has Not Passed
We the People, committed to the declaration that Black lives matter, will fight to end the structural oppression that prevents so many from realizing their dreams.
Ahead of Obama Visit, a Report Card on India
The Modi government came to power standing on an anti-corruption plank. However, little has been really achieved in this area.
Economist Leonidas Vatikiotis: Syriza’s Proposals Don’t Go Far Enough for Greece
Vatikiotis discusses the upcoming Greek elections, and the need, in his view, for Greece to depart from the eurozone.
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The Myth of Obama Moving to the Left
The policies President Obama unveiled last night in his State of the Union address aren't “left-wing,” no matter what the right-wing media claims.
Ralph Nader on What Was Missing in President Obama’s State of the Union Address
Did President Obama's State of the Union speech go far enough?
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Boehner’s Constitution Read Should Only Be a Beginning
Not reading the Constitution is like asking coach to put you into the game when you haven't studied the playbook.
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The Astronomical Scale of Money in Politics
The Court is looking out for the 1 percent of the 1 percent.
Democrats Take on Wall Street With Financial Transactions Tax
The House Democratic Party leadership made a remarkable step forward last week in putting out a proposal for a financial transactions tax.
Recovery Delayed Is Recovery Denied: Austerity and Democracy in the EU
Recovery has not arrived in the eurozone, and when it does, it will leave a legacy of economic and political darkness across Europe.