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Monsanto and Junk Food Companies Spend Millions to Fight GMO Labeling in Congress
The biggest names in biotechnology and processed food products have spent millions of dollars fighting efforts in Washington and California to label genetically engineered foods, and they are spending …
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Noam Chomsky | De-Americanizing the World
Noam Chomsky: The rejection of international obligations has indeed become more entrenched in recent years, along with quiet acceptance of the doctrine that the US has every right to …
Securities and Exchange Commission Political Disclosure Rulemaking Is a Critical Step for Investors and Democracy
Lawmakers, investors and academics detail the benefits of SEC rule requiring publicly traded companies to disclose political spending.
The Tea Party Setting: A Longer View
Is there any hope for relief from this bleak formula? Part of the answer depends upon whether at some point the veil of denial begins to shred.
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Delhi First, India Next is the 2014 Lion’s Roar
Five Indian state elections in November may provide clues to the outcome of the 2014 national parliamentary election.
House Passes Deregulation Bill Written by Citigroup
Bill Black: Both parties support Wall Street's effort to deregulate derivatives.
Support for Robin Hood Tax Growing, but Majority of Democrats Not on Board
Robin Hood tax supporters National Nurses United, economist Jeffrey Sachs, and European Parliament VP tell Congress to support “no brainer” tax on Wall Street.
Obama’s Illegal Drones Kill Innocents, but at Least He Aint Hitler, Right!?!
Drone attacks in countries that have not declared war on us and pose no threat to us are illegal, immoral, and create more enemies than they kill.
Immigration Reform Advocates Turn Up Heat on Congress to Act Before Year’s End
A coalition of advocates for immigration reform are pressuring congressional representatives to pass a reform bill.
Drone Victims Tell Empty US House Their Story; Is America Listening?
With only five US Representatives in attendance, a Pakistani school teacher and his two children brought tears to the House this week describing the drone attack that killed his …