Jonathan Chait of New York magazine wrote a column about Ralph Nader this morning that uses some interesting language. Noting that it’s now been 16 … The Return of Lesser EvilismRead more
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DNC Hacker Guccifer 2.0
The anonymous hacker known as Guccifer 2.0 who claims to be behind the Democratic National Committee (DNC) computer network breach has released more information on … DNC Hacker Guccifer 2.0Read more
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Civilians more likely to be killed by CIA drones than by US Air Force actions
Targeted killings or assassinations beyond the battlefield remain a highly charged subject. Most controversial of all is the number of civilians killed in US covert … Civilians more likely to be killed by CIA drones than by US Air Force actionsRead more
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Nuclear waste accident 2 years ago may cost more than $2 billion to clean up
The Los Angeles Times is estimating that an explosion that occurred at a New Mexico nuclear waste dumping facility in 2014 could cost upwards of … Nuclear waste accident 2 years ago may cost more than $2 billion to clean upRead more
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Police Department or Frat House?
In Oakland, California, a third police chief has resigned in just over a week amidst a massive scandal in which multiple Oakland police officers are … Police Department or Frat House?Read more
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Every 65 Minutes a US Veteran Dies from Suicide
While many spend Veterans’ Day remembering loved ones lost, from the perspective of a veteran, the holiday feels largely superficial. Cities across the nation are … Every 65 Minutes a US Veteran Dies from SuicideRead more
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4 Activists Arrested Protesting Plan to Sell Offshore Oil Leases
while Obama was speaking in Baton Rouge, four environmental activists were arrested in New Orleans on Tuesday while occupying the headquarters of the Interior Department’s … 4 Activists Arrested Protesting Plan to Sell Offshore Oil LeasesRead more
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The Jordanian Arms Theft Story
The NYT has a blockbuster story reporting that Jordanian officers have been stealing weapons “shipped into Jordan” by CIA, and selling them on the black … The Jordanian Arms Theft StoryRead more
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After 2-Year Struggle, Strip Coal Mine Shut Down
In West Virginia, residents are celebrating the permanent shutdown of a coal mine near a state forest. The announcement by the West Virginia Department of … After 2-Year Struggle, Strip Coal Mine Shut DownRead more