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“Freedom from Exploitation” and the American Dream: Interview with Jacobin Founder and Editor
Jacobin Founder Bhaskar Sunkara speaks about the complexities of left-of-center space in American politics.
Billionaires Unchained: The New Pay-As-You-Go Landscape of American “Democracy“
Today, politics is a rich man's game. Look no further than the 2012 elections and that season's biggest donor, 79-year-old casino mogul Sheldon Adelson.
Nuclear Terror in the Middle East: Lethality Beyond the Pale
A new study reveals that Iran's terrain makes it extra vulnerable to nuclear attack by Israel.
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Mark Sanford Makes a Comeback; South Carolina Voters Send Former Governor Back to Congress
Many voters said it was Sanford's record of looking out for taxpayers while he was in Congress for three terms and governor for two terms that convinced them to …
Obama’s Patronage System: Pritzker Nomination for Commerce Department, Limp-Wristed Dodd Frank
The consternation at the not-exactly-a-surprise nomination of billionaire Penny Pritzker to be Commerce Secretary, is sadly much less than is warranted.
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Chávez: The Legacy and the Challenges
De Sousa Santos highlights Chavez's accomplishments on Latin American integration and challenges to his followers to follow through and create a brand of socialism with flexibility and lasting power.
Did Backlash Against GOP Voter Suppression Increase Black Voter Turnout?
Voter suppression laws might have in fact pushed higher voter turn out among minority communities. Brendan Fischer reports.
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Creatures of the Dark: Wisconsin GOP Caught Deleting Records, Again
Thousands of Republican redistricting files in Wisconsin were deleted last year, confirming accusations that they are covering their tracks.
Joe Stiglitz Blasts Our Wealthy-Coddling Tax System for Increasing the Returns on Rent-Seeking
Yes Smith deconstructs Joseph Stiglitz's argument for why the American people should lighten taxes for the wealthy.
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Paid Sick Days Defeat in Philadelphia Followed Familiar Script
Despite a strong opening, legislation to allow paid sick days fell one vote short in Philadelphia at the dismay of hundreds of workers.