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Will Obama’s Police Reforms Bring Change? Admin Urged to Seize Political Momentum of Ferguson Moment
Responding to the protests in Ferguson and cities nationwide, President Obama has announced several new actions.
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Harry Reid Says “No” to Senate Vote on Immigration Resolution
The House is expected to vote this week on the resolution challenging Obama's authority to halt deportations for nearly five million undocumented immigrants.
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Is the Democratic Party Relevant Anymore?
Many Democrats examining what happened in the 2014 midterms are asking “what did the voters want?”
The GOP Is Coming for Obamacare by Any Means Necessary
Republicans aren't waiting until their new compatriots are sworn into office.
US Support for Mexico’s Drug War Goes Beyond Guns and Money
The US puts its own personnel on the line in Mexico, but corruption and violence characterize both countries' security forces.
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With Election Over, First Order of Business Is $450 Billion Corporate Tax Break
The first order of business after the election is to give big tax breaks to the corporations.
Health Insurers Fight Republican Efforts to Repeal Affordable Care Act
Most observers feel the Republican lawsuit targeting the Affordable Care Act has little chance of moving forward, but itu2019s just the latest in a long line of trying to …
Why the Idea of Fair, Affordable Care in the US Is Still a Problem
It is clear Obamacare has another difficult year ahead.
Asia Smiles for the Cameras
Today, Asia is like the Kardashian clan: wealthy, contentious, and all up in the public's face.
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A New Chapter for the Immigrant Rights Movement Begins
Under the new plan, it is estimated that about 5 million out of 11.5 million undocumented immigrants will receive temporary relief.