Swim Against the Current: Ordinary Americans Can Make Change Happen
By Jim Hightower, AlterNet
The fight for our country’s future is still in our hands. Grassroots movements are breaking free from corporate control.
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Vets Break Silence on Iraq War Crimes
By Aaron Glantz, IPS News
“How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?”
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Why Torture Made Me Leave the APA
By Jeffrey S. Kaye, Ph.D., Invictus
Jeffrey Kaye left the APA over its complicity in torture by the U.S. government. This is his letter of resignation.
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Death Row Lotto
By Sarah Kelley, Nashville Scene
In Tennessee, who lives and who dies boils down to a grim game of chance.
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The Great Texas Dildo Wars of 2008
By Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon
One should never underestimate the lengths to which wingnuts will go to control female sexuality.
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Coming Soon … The Carbon Economy
By Kelpie Wilson, TruthOut.org
American businesses are finally starting to get on board with carbon trading.
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As Goes Vermont, So Goes the Nation?
By Amy Goodman, King Features Syndicate
Vermonters air their frustration with the U.S. quagmire in Iraq.
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Why We Need Iran To Help Get Us Out of Iraq
By Robert Scheer, Truthdig
The folks who call America the “Great Satan” now hold the high cards.
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The Onion: New Poll Shows Bullsh*t Is the Most Important Issue for US Voters [VIDEO]
By Adam Howard, AlterNet
Yet more funny because it’s true news from the Onion.
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Military Officials Fear McCain’s Infamous Temper Tantrums
By Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report
I continue to think McCain’s “temperament questions” is one of those side issues that could become a relevant factor in the campaign.
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Clinton Campaign Defends Using GOP Tactics in “3 am Ad”
By Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake
I will say, however, that the Clinton campaign has been much more open when it comes to letting people ask tough questions of them.
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Bush Uses Signing Statement to Legalize Warrantless Searches of US Citizens’ Mail
By Jesse Wendel, Group News Blog
I feel safer already.
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