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GroKo Politics: No Change of Key in Germany
A term used constantly during three months of wrangling between Germany's two biggest parties, once seen as “irreconcilable foes,” to form a nice joint government.
Dollarocracy: Corporate Cash in Politics
The cost of American democracy is the most expensive in the world.
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Lane Closed
“Lane Closed,” by Tom Toles.
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GOP Economic Sabotage Continues With Filibuster of Jobless Benefits
Republicans are engaged in yet more hostage-taking obstruction.
Are You Holy Enough To Be a Republican?
By tallying the checks and using the guide at the end of the essay, you will find out if you qualify.
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Henry A. Giroux | Reclaiming the Radical Imagination: Challenging Casino Capitalism’s Punishing Factories
Henry Giroux: Cultivating the radical imagination, civic education and critical modes of literacy are central to producing an informed citizenry, but even more so to constituting any viable notion …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans in Missouri Began the New Legislative Year With a Bang, and More
In today's On the News segment: While the media was focused on Chris Christie and “Bridge-gate,” Congress moved closer to accepting a massive, international trade agreement; the governor of …
Corporate Political Disclosure Rule Effort Applauded
The Corporate Reform Coalition applauds members of the Senate and House for holding the SEC accountable for removing the Corporate Political Spending Disclosure Rule.
Washington’s Millionaire Boyz Club
Michael Winship: It's all about location, location, location. Especially if your location is Capitol Hill.
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Lobbying for Iran War, AIPAC’s Napkin Is Half-Empty
Robert Naiman: Blowing up President Obama's diplomacy with Iran would be the foreign policy equivalent of repealing ObamaCare.