President Obama signed the controversial $858 billion tax-cut legislation into law Friday. At least a quarter of the tax savings under the deal will go … Obama: A poster childRead more
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Why the world’s poorest starve in an age of plenty
Not to be confused with Enough by John Naish, or Enough by Bill McKibben, this is a searing new book about hunger. It’s the work … Why the world’s poorest starve in an age of plentyRead more
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While all lights are on Julian Assange
In Washington, the New York Times reports federal prosecutors are looking for evidence of any collusion between Assange and Army intelligence analyst Bradley Manning, who … While all lights are on Julian AssangeRead more
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Protests over re-opening of Japanese nuclear reactor
Japanese peace and human rights activists together protested against Japan’s Atomic Energy Agency decision to re-open a controversial nuclear reactor 14 years after the plant … Protests over re-opening of Japanese nuclear reactorRead more
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“Rebellion” Against U.S. Militarism, Secrecy
The award-winning investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger is one of many high-profile public supporters of Julian Assange and his organization WikiLeaks. Pilger has … “Rebellion” Against U.S. Militarism, SecrecyRead more
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US Manipulated Climate Agreement
Hidden behind the save-the-world rhetoric of the global climate change negotiations lies the mucky realpolitik: money and threats buy political support; spying and cyberwarfare are … US Manipulated Climate AgreementRead more
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Warning from Monju fast breeder
The Monju prototype fast breeder nuclear power reactor, which has been gearing up for an early May restart after a 15-year stoppage, suffered a temporary … Warning from Monju fast breederRead more
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My son never slept alone
Blackwater’s Youngest Victim [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68jAnTh18TY] Vice President Joe Biden announced the US Justice Department would appeal the dismissal of the criminal case against five Blackwater operatives … My son never slept aloneRead more
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Fueling terrorism
A new investigation by journalist Anand Gopal reveals some harrowing details about America’s secret prisons in Afghanistan, under both the Bush and Obama administrations. What … Fueling terrorismRead more
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Obama’s Change
President Obama’s nominee for the Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the office of the US Trade Representative. Islam Siddiqui is currently vice president at CropLife America, … Obama’s ChangeRead more