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Politics & Elections

Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Beyond the Election

Fewer voters historically turn out for midterms, but this year that total was the lowest in 72 years.
by
Jack A. Smith,
SpeakOut
December 5, 2014
Truthout
Interview
Politics & Elections

Will Obama’s Police Reforms Bring Change? Admin Urged to Seize Political Momentum of Ferguson Moment

Responding to the protests in Ferguson and cities nationwide, President Obama has announced several new actions.
by
Amy Goodman &
Aaron Maté,
Democracy Now!
December 3, 2014
Truthout
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Who Stands for Rural Americans?

The consequences of neoliberalism are clear.
by
Jason Cervone,
SpeakOut
November 26, 2014
Truthout
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Not Again, on “a More Expansive Mission” in Afghanistan!

President Obama has authorized “a more expansive mission for the military in Afghanistan in 2015 than originally planned.”
by
Dr. Hakim,
SpeakOut
November 25, 2014
Truthout
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Do Wars Really Defend America’s Freedom?

US politicians and pundits are fond of saying that America’s wars have defended America’s freedom.
by
Lawrence Wittner,
SpeakOut
November 18, 2014
Truthout
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

A Sober Look at US Democracy – An Analysis

Even with millions upon millions of dollars spent on campaigning, moving Americans to the polls, particularly in a mid-term election like the recent one, is like herding cats.
by
Lawrence Davidson,
SpeakOut
November 17, 2014
Truthout
Politics & Elections

Google: Too Much Information, Too Much Power?

Public Citizen report details Google’s ambitious technological expansions and its newfound status as one of the most politically active companies in the US.
by
Staff,
Public Citizen
November 14, 2014
Truthout
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

There Was No Election

Virtually no one voted. Only 21 percent of eligible voters voted in California. Only 33 percent of the eligible voters participated in elections across the country.
by
James and Jean Anton,
SpeakOut
November 13, 2014
Truthout
News
Politics & Elections

Obama Calls for Net Neutrality, but His Own Industry-Tied FCC Appointee Could Stand in the Way

On Monday, protesters called on Wheeler to favor net neutrality as they blockaded his driveway when he attempted to go to work.
by
Juan González &
Amy Goodman,
Democracy Now!
November 13, 2014
Truthout
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Democracy, Hypocrisy and President Gauck

Hidden behind the confetti, helium balloons or crowing of the victors in both Germany and the USA there is an occasional jarring note of anxiety.
by
Victor Grossman,
SpeakOut
November 11, 2014
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