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A Rabbi’s Path to Palestinian Solidarity
A rabbi shares his ideological evolution toward Palestinian solidarity. Lively conversation ensues.
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Chris Hedges: The Maimed Amongst Us
It is only the maimed that finally know war. And we are the maimed.
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Reflections on “Columbus” Day
Columbus Day reminds me that my countryu2019s origin was based on violence, subjugation, racism and genocide.
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New Congressional Report Cites Shoddy Intelligence and Privacy Concerns in Probe of US-Based Counterterrorism Centers
Congressional inquiry finds flaws in domestic counterterrorism program's fusion centers.
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Time for Major Cuts in Defense Spending
It's time to act on Eisenhower's warning against the
Veterans First … and Their Dogs, Too
Congress and the VA have let politics and red tape interfere with two important veterans assistance programs for jobs and mental health.
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Meet the Welfare Queens of the 1%: The Moochers Mitt Missed Work for the Pentagon
There is no dispute about the status of major Pentagon contractors, their utter dependency on government, and their outsized profiteering.
Revolution, Elections, and Betrayal: Hard Lessons from Egypt
As the new Morsi government negotiates with the IMF, it's clear that - as in the US - elections in Egypt have not responded to citizens' revolutionary demands …
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Ten Huge Issues Being Ignored in the Presidential Campaign
There's a number of critical concerns that get no attention, including some of the worst problems in the United States and the world.
Does President Obama Want to Cut Social Security by 3 Percent?
If the backdrop to this question is not immediately clear, then you should be very angry at the reporters who cover the campaign.