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A Ploy to Dilute the Democratic Party’s Message
While Third Way wears a Democratic mask, it pushes for policies that are Wall Street fantasies, including gutting and privatizing Social Security.
Are Nader-Like Reforms Still Possible?
Ralph Nader says the reforms of the 1960s and 70s are no longer possible as Congress is bought and sold by a small number of very rich people and …
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Why Are Republicans Socking It to the Unemployed?
If Republicans really want Americans to get back to work, then it's time for them to support the policies and legislation that will put them back to work.
As Judge Rules NSA Surveillance “Almost Orwellian,” Obama Prepares to Leave Spying Program Intact
On Monday, a federal judge ruled the NSAu2019s bulk collection of Americansu2019 phone records, quote, “almost certainly” violates the Fourth Amendmentu2019s prohibition against unreasonable searches.
Ralph Nader: McCarthyism Made Us Veer Away From a Systemic Doctrine for Change
On Reality Asserts Itself with Paul Jay, Ralph Nader says McCarthy's reign of terror made people seek more empirical change, we went after auto companies - no “ism” there.
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The Fight Against HIV: Will Congress End the Syringe Exchange Funding Ban?
Republicans in Congress have worked to keep federal funds from supporting syringe exchange programs. Now, lawmakers have a chance to change that.
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Colombia and Uruguay Take the Lead in Drug Policy Paradigm Change
State after state is voting to defy federal marijuana laws, resulting in a chaotic patchwork of legalization schemes that has put the Justice Department in the awkward position of …
New Report Shows Broken Promises from Past Trade Deals Compound Difficult Road Ahead for TPP
As TPP Negotiators Fail to Meet Accord Deadline, New CWA Report Highlights Litany of Past Failed Promises Made on FTAs.
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The Twilight of Leadership
We donu2019t have many Nelson Mandelas left, and we don't really like the more pedestrian politicians that we've been saddled with.
Why Libertarianism Is Immoral
While holding onto their GOP electorate, they claim to fight for the libertarian agenda, arguing for smaller government, removing the government from everyone's personal lives, etc.