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Voters Not Congress Should Decide TPP Trade Pact
Few Americans have a deep understanding of the TPP (Trans Pacific Pact) terms. This includes most members of the House of Representatives and the US Senate.
Citizen Journalists: Confronting Fears and Fables
Alongside our political fears are the delusional fables of American freedom which legacy media, in all its forms, has failed to confront.
Remember That Torture Report?
Much like the days of September 2001, a catastrophic failure of the American security state has morphed into an excuse for hostility and aggression toward traditional overseas adversaries.
Beyond Hegemony: Obama’s Legacy
As President Obama prepares to serve his final two years as President, he has learnt from his experiences with Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan that American military power cannot …
Predictions Based on the 2015 Federal Budget
The ultimate conclusion we can draw from this “bipartisan” process is that there is no sense of national interest, and damn little sense of community, in the American political …
To 2016 and Beyond: an Open Letter to the DLP from an Academic-Activist
Quite a few pundits have admonished the Democratic Party for running poor national and state campaigns during 2014, providing insights into potentially more effective campaigning in 2016.
Can a New “Progressive ALEC” Advance Police Reform Through Municipalities?
Local Progress, a progressive counter to ALEC's new city arm, convened in New York City.
Red-Red-Green Is Triumphant!
Injustice is a complicated matter.
Beyond the Election
Fewer voters historically turn out for midterms, but this year that total was the lowest in 72 years.
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Harry Reid Says “No” to Senate Vote on Immigration Resolution
The House is expected to vote this week on the resolution challenging Obama's authority to halt deportations for nearly five million undocumented immigrants.