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Democratic Party’s Hopes May Hang on “Razor-Thin” Race in South Carolina
A win for Democrat Elizabeth Busch could ignite hopes that South Carolina Dems can compete with Republicans.
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Change
“A woman president would change everything.”
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Don’t Vent, Organize — And “Primary” a Democrat Near You
While Republicans are quick to challenge candidates, Progressives often let Democratic actions go unquestioned. Norman Solomon explains why.
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Another Government Is Necessary: The People Can Rule Better Than the Elites
On Earth Day, a new alternative government, the Green Shadow Cabinet, was announced. Its over 80 members are leaders in their fields, from medicine to art to activism, and …
The New American Confederacy
One definition for confederacy is: A group of people who have united for unlawful practices; a conspiracy.
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Cut Social Security and Veterans’ Benefits? Cut the Pentagon Instead
Just for example, cutting 11 percent of the F35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet would save as much money as President Obama proposes to save by whacking benefits for seniors, …
Could Democrats Be Rebranded As the “Anti-Social Security Party?“
As Obama attempts to cut social security, it may be time to for the Democratic Party to rethink their political ethics.
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How Obama’s Budget Threatens Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid
In the wake of the news that, this coming Wednesday, a Democratic president will make the rollback of social insurance a key aspect of his budget policy.
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“Liberals”: Partisan or Principled?
After criticizing Bush's militarism, many “liberals” fail to denounce Obama's targeted killing program.
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A DC Insider Explains How the Wall Street Lobby Owns DC: Crony Capitalism Prevails at Every Turn
Jeff Connaughton reveals detailed accounts of how the Wall Street chess board works.