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Back to Full Employment (2)
Employment conditions in the United States today, in the aftermath of the 2008–09 Wall Street collapse and worldwide Great Recession, remain disastrous—worse than at any time since the Depression …
Back to Full Employment
This is the lead article in a forum on the possibilities for full employment in today's economy. Employment conditions in the United States today, in the aftermath of the …
It’s Official: South Sudan Set to Secede With a 99.57 Percent Vote
Juba, South Sudan - Cheers and spontaneous dancing broke out as the first official announcement of results from South Sudan’s independence vote was made in the oil-rich region’s capital …
Report From Sundance: “Pariah,” “The Green Wave,” “Sing Your Song” and “Black Power Mixtape“
“Pariah” Makes Friends Hearty applause, cheers, and a standing ovation met the team of “Pariah” following this morning’s 8:30 a.m. showing at the Sundance Film Festival. A product of …
Alan Grayson | What I Didn
In the run-up to the Republican House vote to repeal health care reform, I listened to the “debate.” Admittedly, at a somewhat greater distance than last time. But with …
“Greatest Nation” Rhetoric Roars Back
My greatness as a writer is simply a fact. You don't agree? Well, then obviously you are churlish or malevolent. If I were serious about such a claim of …
An American Suicide Terrorist
The shooter of Congresswoman Giffords acted as a domestic suicide terrorist on the political “battleground” of American politics. His YouTube postings and “goodbye” phone messages are ominously reminiscent of …
Ira Chernus | How the Power of Myth Keeps Us Mired in War
When I try to figure out why we are still in Afghanistan, though every ounce of logic says we ought to get out, an unexpected conversation I had last …
Ira Chernus How the Power of Myth Keeps Us Mired in War
When I try to figure out why we are still in Afghanistan, though every ounce of logic says we ought to get out, an unexpected conversation I had last …
Voting Ends in Sudan as Country Readies for Split
Abyei, Sudan — A week of polling ended and vote counting began Saturday in a landmark referendum expected to result in the breakup of Africa's largest country into two …