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The Time for Silence Is Over: Grasping the Reality of Nonviolence
When it comes to understanding nonviolence, its principles and strategic dynamics, our media is sorely lacking.
Congress and Activists Mobilize to Fight Voter Suppression
A national alliance is forming to resist voter suppression as progressives in Congress organize a Voting Rights Caucus.
Senate Clears Way for Puerto Rico Bill: “The Ultimate Neocolonialism“
Legislation that would allow the government of Puerto Rico to restructure its debt cleared the final major hurdle before a critical deadline.
US Politics’ True Bipartisan Consensus: Capitalism Is Untouchable
The idea that capitalism is the problem is something neither Democrats nor Republicans allow into their debates.
Democrats Wrap Up Occupation of House, Continue Embrace of Bush National Security Policies
Democratic lawmakers ended their more than 24-hour sit-in on the House floor Thursday.
AFRICOM Clams Up After Commander Peddles Contradictory Statements to Congress
At a time when the number of US troops in Africa are increasing, hundreds of missions have apparently been purged from the command's rolls.
Obama and Wall Street Push for Passage of TPP During “Lame Duck” Session
President Obama, Wall Street and the corporations are pushing for a vote in Congress in the “lame duck” congressional session.
“Let Us Vote”: Rep. John Lewis Leads Democratic Sit-In for Gun Control Legislation
Capitol Hill Democratic lawmakers are continuing a historic sit-in on the floor of the House.
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Labor Department Seeks to Protect Regulation From Red State Onslaught
The “Persuader Rule” is under assault in federal court, where several Republican-led states, are seeking an injunction against it.
GOP Congress Plays Pentagon Budget Games
Despite a nearly $600 billion military budget, congressional Republicans are demanding even more money for the Pentagon.