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Barack Obama
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Disappointed, Not Surprised
Obama's speech at the State University of New York at Buffalo has faculty members disappointed over proposed ratings system for higher education institutions.
The Broader Stakes of Syrian Crisis
Though some intelligence analysts still doubt that the Syrian government launched a chemical attack, the political momentum for a U.S. retaliatory strike may be unstoppable. But the broader framework …
War With Syria and Its Repercussions
Instead of responsibly waiting for the UN chemical weapons team - which is already in Syria - to investigate the incident, the Obama administration has already stated that such …
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Bradley Manning Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
Bradley Manning is sentenced to 35 years in military prison for leaking documents to WikiLeaks.
From Spying on “Terrorists Abroad” to Suppressing Domestic Dissent: When We Become the Hunted
Truthout speaks with Heidi Boghosian, executive director of the National Lawyers Guild, about the ever-expanding government/corporate surveillance state.
Bad Precedent and Bad Faith
As it stands now, in terms of civil liberties there is not much u201cdaylightu201d between Obamau2019s practice and the past behavior of neoconservative vulgarians such as George W. Bush.
Bad Precedent and Bad Faith
As it stands now, in terms of civil liberties there is not much u201cdaylightu201d between Obamau2019s practice and the past behavior of neoconservative vulgarians such as George W. Bush.
The Perpetual Drone War in Yemen
Obamau2019s continuing militaristic approach in the Middle East is exploding the prospects for the sea change in U.S. policy many hoped would come with his election.
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Where’s the Outrage Over Our Failed Health Care System?
What we are witnessing is a massive failure of public policy that is not permitted in any other wealthy country.
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A Lack of Spine on Egypt
Eugene Robinson: Obama should speak the truth and cut off military aid.