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Democratic Women Boycott House Contraception Hearing After Republicans Prevent Women From Testifying
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA). (Photo: republicanconference / Flickr) This morning, Democrats tore into House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) for preventing women from testifying before …
On First Anniversary of Wisconsin Uprising, Gov. Walker Fights Recall Effort by Energized Movement (2)
Today marks the first anniversary of the Wisconsin uprising that erupted after Republican Gov. Scott Walker announced plans to eliminate almost all collective bargaining rights for most public workers, …
This Week in Poverty: Perfect Storm Threatens Long-Term Unemployed
In December, there were more than 13 million unemployed workers and about four people looking for work for every available job. According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), 5.5 …
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Romney’s Big Problem
Washington - Mitt Romney has lost his central asset. It is no longer obvious that he is the Republican with the best chance of defeating President Obama. Romney was …
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Commercial Banks Spent Record $62 Million on Lobbying in 2011
Commercial banks spent nearly $62 million last year on lobbying, another record total for an industry that has become one of the most active voices in the political arena. …
Slavery Lives on in the United States
(Image: Dan Archer) September 22, 2012, will mark the 150th anniversary of the emancipation proclamation, President Lincoln's decisive move to abolish slavery nationwide. President Obama echoed this …
“Real Despair” Sweeps Through Greece as Severe Austerity Measures Demanded by E.U.-IMF Cripple Nation (2)
Greece continues to face political turmoil over a sovereign debt crisis that has embroiled the country for almost two years. On Monday, the Greek government said it would hold …
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The Wealthy One Percent That’s Behind Minnesota’s Voter ID Push
The perennial swing state of Minnesota is the latest to be enthralled in debate over Republican-led efforts to create new voting restrictions that civil rights groups say will undermine …
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Money Throws Democracy Overboard
(Image: Jared Rodriguez / Truthout) Watching what’s happening to our democracy is like watching the cruise ship Costa Concordia founder and sink slowly into the sea off …
Cold, Cold Heart: Freezing Afghan Refugees Killed in NATO Airstrikes
Elders and family members prepare to bury the body of three-month old Khan Mohammad at the Nasaji Bagrami refugee camp in Kabul, Afghanistan, on February 8, 2012. Just a …