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The Deeper Lessons of the U.S. Presidential Election
So for a while the political placards will no longer litter our streets and lawns. The commercials on TV and radio will for awhile be devoid of political commercial …
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The Presidential Election Exposed, Again, the Death of the Liberal Class
Chris Hedges: It's a useless appendage to the corporate state.
So, What Now? Five Racial Justice Thinkers Make Sense of the Election
There was less swagger, but arguably more urgency as millions of people headed to the polls this week to re-elect President Barack Obama.
Tavis Smiley, Cornel West on the 2012 Election and Why Calling Obama “Progressive” Ignores His Record
Both Tavis and Smiley single out prominent progressives whom they accuse of overlooking Obamau2019s actual record.
Wall Street Offers a Second Career for Former Politicians
The revolving door is in full swing in Congress as ousted politicians find lucrative jobs on Wall Street.
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Post-Sandy and Post-Election, Will Political Taboo on Climate Change Be Lifted?
Green groups wasted no time announcing a protest in front of the White House to claim a mandate for action, but partisan gridlock remains.
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Barbara Ehrenreich: Kiss Goldman Sachs Goodbye
Barbara Ehrenreich: Mr. President, kiss Goldman Sachs goodbye and bail out your real constituency!
People for the American Way (PFAW) and the Latino Vote
While the Latino vote was crucial to the election, many Republican pundits undervalued the demographic claiming that they would not turn out in high numbers.
National Nurses: Message from Working People to Wall Street – America is Not for Sale
National Nurses United, the nationu2019s largest union and professional association of registered nurses sends a message to Obama to protect the medical rights of citizens across the nation.
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How the GOP’s War on Voting Backfired
New voter restriction laws passed by Republicans this year aimed at keeping Obama's minority support away from the polls, but only became more of an incentive to vote.