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Barack Obama
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Taking Our Foot Off the Global Warming Accelerator
Lowering speed limits would be relatively painless and would save consumers money, with no upfront costs.
TransPacific Partnership Will Undermine Democracy, Empower Transnational Corporations
Democratic values could be under threat if President Obama fast tracks the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Netanyahu Apologizes as Isolated Israel Needs Turkey Deal
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson: Israel needed Obama to broker Turkey deal as Netanyahu's policies and unstable region put Israel in a precarious position.
Journey for Justice: Mass School Closings and the Death of Communities
Twenty-two black school districts convened on Capitol Hill for a hearing and rally on mass school closings.
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Flotilla 3.0: Redeeming Obama’s Palestine Speech with Gaza’s Ark
While President Obama's Jerusalem speech left many things to be desired, groups like Gaza's Ark are coming out of the woodwork to lead the initiative for justice that Obama …
Where’s “The Revolution”?
It seems an appropriate time to consider how we got to this scary place, and how we can get out.
Robert Reich on Lessons Learned From Watergate
Interview with economist and former secretary of labor, Robert Reich, on the influence of money over politics from Watergate to today.
Afghanistan: A Dark and Fragile Future
What will happen after next year's drawdown of US and allied forces and investment in Afghanistan?
Canadian Government Fights US Opposition to Tar Sands Pipeline
Yves Engler: Unprecedented aggressive lobbying campaign by Canada to push Obama to say yes to XL pipeline.
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The Wealth of Business Connections for Obama’s Energy Pick
Criticism of Ernest Moniz has focused on his support for nuclear power and for natural gas extracted through fracking.