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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Corporations Have Been Given Immunity for Violating Our Privacy, and More
Republicans want to stop the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring corporations to disclose their political contributions; corporations have already been given immunity for violating our privacy; Rhode Island …
Putting Water Back in Public Hands
Nick Buxton: Paris and other cities have remunicipalised water that had been privatized saving users money and introducing more democracy and transparency.
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The Ridiculous Reality of Government Has Surpassed Humor and Satire
I'm honored to have been chosen as the Secretary of Comedy and Arts for the Green Shadow Cabinet. However, I must say that I feel I have the hardest …
Alternative US Government Announced: The Green Shadow Cabinet
Dr. Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala, the 2012 Green Party presidential and vice-presidential nominees, marked the beginning of Earth Week by announcing a new Green Shadow Cabinet that will …
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Creatures of the Dark: Wisconsin GOP Caught Deleting Records, Again
Thousands of Republican redistricting files in Wisconsin were deleted last year, confirming accusations that they are covering their tracks.
Joe Stiglitz Blasts Our Wealthy-Coddling Tax System for Increasing the Returns on Rent-Seeking
Yes Smith deconstructs Joseph Stiglitz's argument for why the American people should lighten taxes for the wealthy.
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Worker-Owned Cooperatives: Direct Democracy in Action
The cou00adop movement is gaining steam, drawing from new energies and a renewed interest in the model.
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North Korea and US Special Ops Forces
Normally I prefer it when Congress is not in session in Washington, reasoning our legislators can do us no harm, or less harm anyway, when they are back home …
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Paid Sick Days Defeat in Philadelphia Followed Familiar Script
Despite a strong opening, legislation to allow paid sick days fell one vote short in Philadelphia at the dismay of hundreds of workers.
Sinking American Electorate: Unmarried Women On The Edge
Within the “Rising American Electorate” unmarried women are most at risk within the stagnant economy.