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Barack Obama
Obama on the Brink: War or Peace?
With the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria taking control of vast areas of Iraq, President Obama can elect to prosecute an illegal war - or try something completely …
Repugnant Republicans – An Analysis
No doubt there are Republicans who are both racist and politically unprincipled in their attitudes to President Obama.
Federal Contract Workers Say $10.10 is Poverty Wage, Call on President Obama to Recognize Union
More than 200 worker leaders at 50 federal contractors demand president to end strikes, allow collective bargaining.
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What We’ve Lost Since 9/11: Taking Down the First Amendment in the Post-Constitutional US
For the war on terror, the driver for the tattering of the Bill of Rights, there is no end in sight.
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Obama Lambastes Climate Change Deniers as “Radical Fringe” in California Speech
Stymied by Congress, Obama has been using executive actions where he can to curb emissions that contribute to climate change.
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Hawks Push for Iraq War, the Rule of Law Prevents It
Obama does not have the authority to go to war without congressional authorization.
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Blaming Obama for Iraq’s Chaos
After Islamic militants captured Mosul on Tuesday, the danger of Official Washington's false narratives again asserted itself.
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Crackerjacks, Golden Horses, and Let’s Not Fool Ourselves
Perhaps my cereal decision didn't impact the lives of anyone around me (with the exception of my new dentist), but my vote for Obama did.
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An Ambitious Plan for Climate Change
Paul Krugman: “I just hope the president sticks to his guns - and the good news is that I'm starting to believe that he will.”
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Leaving the USS Liberty Crew Behind
Will the USS Liberty survivors ever enjoy the opportunity to know and to tell the real story with all its evil cruelties?