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Chris Hedges: As a Socialist, I Have No Voice in the Mainstream
Chris Hedges says an effective movement that defies power will have to be disciplined and articulate what a vision of socialism might look like.
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Curse of American Nutritionism: Industry Ignores Realities of Healthful Eating
Nutritionism is keeping the American working class confused, self-hating, tranquilized and demoralized.
Mismeasuring Our Economy: Why the GDP is Not Useful
The GDP is the most commonly cited economic metric but it doesn't tell us what we need to know.
Agribusiness Subsidy Cuts Could Save Food Stamps in the Farm Bill
Billions of dollars could be saved by cutting subsidies while still protecting vital nutrition programs for the poor, if policymakers are willing to make them.
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This Land Is Your Land, This Land Is Gas Land
The Obama Administration has proposed new regulations for fracking on 756 million acres of public and tribal lands.
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McDonald’s Accidentally Served Up a Minimum Wage “McManifesto“
Marie Antoinette, meet Ronald McDonald. A lot of people are angry about McDonald’s new financial advice website for employees, an ill-conceived project which drips with “let them eat cake” insouciance. “Every …
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The “Filibuster” Fight Was Really About Our Core Values – and It’s Not Over
This wasn't a filibuster fight. It was a fight over fundamental principles of democracy and the role of government in society.
Former Mobil VP Warns of Fracking and Climate Change
Former Mobil Oil VP is speaking out about the dangers of fracking.
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Marcellus Shale Advocacy Group Receives $150,000 for “Independent Study”, While Health Impact Study Rots in Committee
Leaders in the GOP give another gift to the gas industry.
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