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The “Unusual” Yet Ubiquitous Left-Right Alliance: Towards an Anti-Establishment Center
A real dialogue between the the left and right may lead to a sort of political re-alignment.
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A Winning Agenda That Meets Women’s Economic Needs
A new survey reveals that female voters believe Democrats were better on the economy than Republicans.
With Voting Rights Act in Shambles, North Carolina Kicks Voter Suppression Into High Gear
Republicans are trying to overhaul the state's election.
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Why White Men Love Star Trek
When you are born black, brown, red, yellow, or female in America no one tells you that you are destined to rule, to become king of the mountain. But …
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When House Conservatives SNAP, Here’s How Bad It Gets
Conservatives continue to slash down government programs for the poor and elderly.
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Reps. Dent, Price Lead Quarter of House to Urge Talks With New Iran President
‘The biggest ever pro-diplomacy letter from the Hill,’ calling for talks with the incoming president of Iran, is sorely needed good news, says Naiman.
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Telecom Companies Implicated in NSA Spying Unite to Lobby Congress on Digital Privacy
The telecom industry launches a lobbying group to advocate for privacy policies.
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The Economist’s Question on Obama’s Promise of Open Government, “Is it naive to think Mr Obama really believed this stuff?” YES.
Houston, The Economist “Secret government: America against democracy,” is a compelling and scary analysis of secret government in America - a nation that has become a caricature of ithe …
On the Poor Definition and Measurement of Corruption
Sadly, we’ve entered into a world where the word “corruption” has become inadequate to describe the many and varied practices of profitable abuse by the powerful and connected of …
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Republicans Nix Food Stamps: This Is Who They Are
“Republicans famously seem intent on being a party of white sanctuary,” writes Robert Borosage in the wake of GOP intentions to cut food assistance programs.