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The Secret Rise of 21st Century Democracy
We could learn from other countries and vastly improve our own democracy and economy.
Just Like Crack in the 80s, the Police State Thrives on Gun Hysteria
The current gun hysteria will serve as an excuse to expand the police state.
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Protesters Confront CEO and “Fix the Debt” Leader over Corporate Tax Breaks
Protesters from a new grassroots
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Solve the Real Problems – Poverty Retirement and Health Insecurity – and the Economy Will Recover
Imagine the impact on the economy of 55 million seniors receiving an additional $1,200 each month.
Voices From DC: Speaking Up for Schools and a Quality Education in Communities of Color
School closures siphon resources from public schools into private ventures, entrusting education to corporations.
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America’s Faustian Deal with the Devil of War
“We've acquired our enormous wealth and power for the few, but the day when we must hand over our national soul is quickly approaching. ”
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Why Nicholas Kristof Gets My Goat
Laura Flanders: Why does the New York Times star sexual violence crusader irritate me so much?
“Redemption”: Oscar-Nominated Doc Follows the Working Poor Who Survive on Collecting Bottles and Cans
Many have quietly slipped into poverty after losing their jobs, now living on the margins of society.
Class Is a Five-Letter Dirty Word: The Lack of Class Consciousness in an Era of Record Inequality
The days of Horatio Alger stories promising rags to riches are over - if they ever existed to begin with.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: New Reports Finds 44 Percent of Americans One Financial Shock Away From Ruin, and More
A stunning new report finds that 44% of Americans are just one financial shock away from complete ruin.