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An Exclusive Interview With US Senator Bernie Sanders
The senator spoke before an enthusiastic gathering.
Lawrence Lessig on Why Elizabeth Warren Needs to Run for President
Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig made the passionate case for “Run Warren Run.”
“It Was Worth Risking My Life, My Freedom”: Campaign Reform Activist on Flying Gyrocopter to Capitol
Doug Hughes flew a gyrocopter on the lawn of the US Capitol.
The Shadow of Thatcherism Over Estonian Politics
Estonia's general elections were held last month. The victory of the neoliberal Reform Party exacerbated a certain longlasting socio-political discrepancy of the country. While Estonia is perceived as a …
Interview: The Supreme Court Often Does Terrible Things by Ignoring the Constitution
Mark Karlin interviews author Ian Millhiser on the devastating impact the Supreme Court has had on democracy in the US.
Koch Brothers Declare: “Scott Walker Is Our Man“
Has Scott Walker won the Koch primary?
William Rivers Pitt | We Call It “Mud Season“
William Rivers Pitt describes the atmosphere of New Hampshire as the GOP clown car rolls in for the primary.
Jeb Bush’s Elephant in the Room: Role in “Bush v. Gore” Recount
Bush should answer questions about his involvement, and the media should fact-check.
Confronting the Politics of Paranoia and Narcissism: An “Old Europe” Alternative
Neoconservative politics of paranoia and rage are gearing up with the start of the 2016 presidential campaign season.
Obama to Remove Cuba From Terror List After Latin American Outcry; Will the Embargo Follow?
Obama's move comes just days after he and Cuban President Raul Castro sat down at a summit in Panama for a historic meeting.