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Minimum Wage, Maximum Drama

William Rivers Pitt | The United States of Aftermath
Ten years ago, politicians used 9/11 against us to unleash butchery for a payday. This is how they did it.

What’s Next for the Voting Rights Movement?
There's not much diversity among those who bear the brunt of registration mishaps and long-line waits.

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The GOP Plan to Flush Your State’s Economy Down the Toilet
The GOP has plans for a comeback. But it may cost you a lot.

A Ladydrawers History of Women’s Rights: Part II
Ladydrawers continues to explore the history (and future!) of women's rights in the US.

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On Guns, Unfinished Business
As Jennifer Hudson and the children of Sandy Hook Elementary sang at the Superbowl this Sunday, we are reminded that there is unfinished business when it comes to gun …

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Court Ruling on Labor Board a Blow to Workers’ Rights
The recent overturn of Obama's appointments to the National Labor Relations Board means big money for corporations and less power for American citizens.

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From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy
Leonard Gorman, head of the Navajo Nationu2019s Human Rights Commission, struggles to keep gerrymandering from crippling his people's right to democracy.

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Was Chuck Hagel “Just Plain Bad” in His Confirmation Hearing?
Chuck Hagel righteously defended his equal support for Palestinian and Israeli victims, in secretary of defense confirmation hearings, says Robert Naiman.

Ten Myths Conservative Media Will Use Against Immigration Reform
Conservative media are engaged in promoting myths and falsehoods about what reform means for the country.