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A Mitt Romney Presidency Could Mean a Hostile Takeover of the Federal Courts
Romney's later judicial selections show an embrace of rigid conservatism and the benefits of political payback.
Egyptians Denounce Election Results in Cairo and Alexandria
Demonstrations have erupted nationwide after the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi and former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq were announced the frontrunners.
Super-PACs and Dark Money: ProPublica’s Guide to the New World of Campaign Finance
More money will be flowing from more players with more opportunities to hide the source.
Newt Fakes It
Gingrich has posed as a candidate for a decade now to promote his books, speeches, lobbying business, and other hustles.
Truthout’s Yana Trakhtenberg on Democracy Now!: “Bahrain Is No Longer an Independent Country“
The King of Bahrain has declared a state of emergency for three months following weeks of pro-democracy protests.
Incoming GOP House Chairs Plan to Investigate Climate Scientists, Probe Muslim “Radicalization,” Repeal Healthcare Reform
When the 112th Congress is sworn in Wednesday, Republicans will hold a newfound edge in the House after four years in the minority.
SarahPAC Candidate “Should Be in Jail”
The RNC's vote suppression targeted blacks, Hispanics, the poor of all shades and Florida's Jewish voters.
Obama and the Promise of Education
The Obama administration will fail badly if it does not connect the current financial and credit crisis to the crisis of democracy and its poisonous undoing by commanding market …