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Paul Ryan’s Misconceived Rugged Individualism
Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's libertarian ideology promotes so-called individualism at the expense of most individuals.
Blind Faith as Profit Engine: How Free Market Worshipers Use Christian Utopianism to Bilk the Middle Class
The neoliberal utopianism that caused the financial crisis has been repackaged for the 2012 election, where it masks a giant swindle that transfers wealth from low- and middle-income citizens …
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William Rivers Pitt: Hey, Joe
For the moment, all eyes are focused on tonight's vice presidential debate in Kentucky.
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Sherrod Brown’s Lessons for Obama
E.J. Dionne Jr.: If anyone can testify to the problem of giving really rich people a chance to tilt the political playing field, it's Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Romney’s “47 Percent” Blunder Reveals the Hidden Heart of His Agenda
The trillions spent on welfare for the rich could unleash mass anger against elites like Romney.
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Coal Workers Say Murray Energy “Coerces” Them to Make GOP Donations
Sources say that those who do not give are at risk of being demoted or missing out on bonuses.
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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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Media Ignore Republican Disdain for Basic Human Rights
Romney's “47 percent” deserve basic human rights too - a right to healthcare, a place to live and food to eat.
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Noam Chomsky: Issues That Obama and Romney Avoid
There are two issues of overwhelming significance, because the fate of the species is at stake: environmental disaster, and nuclear war.
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A Repeat of the 2000 Election Crisis Would Be a Disaster for American Democracy
A review of the 2000 election suggests we could again experience a crisis election with results which call the United Statesu2019 republican way of government into question and lead …