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Special: Is Christianity 'The Religion of Revolution'? -
Posted on Oct. 25th, 2006
Followers of the Social Gospel have had a profound effect on modern
American religious life. Read about the interpretation of Christianity
which formed the values of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted on Oct. 25th, 2006
Followers of the Social Gospel have had a profound effect on modern
American religious life. Read about the interpretation of Christianity
which formed the values of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today's Featured Story: Secrecy Costs Hit Record High In
2009 - July 30th, 2010
U.S. taxpayers paid nearly $10 billion last year to be kept ignorant of
what federal officials and private business people did in our name.
2009 - July 30th, 2010
U.S. taxpayers paid nearly $10 billion last year to be kept ignorant of
what federal officials and private business people did in our name.
Cliff Montgomery has written for numerous news publications, including the Washington Spectator, In
These Times, Alternet.org, Working For Change, and 3 A.M. Magazine.
These Times, Alternet.org, Working For Change, and 3 A.M. Magazine.
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Wall Street Bigshots Ran Obama's Auto Task Force
- Apr. 30th, 2010
It seems that ordinary Americans were given a raw deal here, too.
- Apr. 30th, 2010
It seems that ordinary Americans were given a raw deal here, too.
BP Enjoys Close Ties to Obama, Lawmakers - May
4th, 2010
Barack Obama was the leading recipient of BP-related donations from
the 2008 election cycle, happily collecting $71,000 from the UK oil giant.
4th, 2010
Barack Obama was the leading recipient of BP-related donations from
the 2008 election cycle, happily collecting $71,000 from the UK oil giant.
Prisons Are Becoming Big Business - May 9th, 2010
"The United States has 5% of the world’s population but 25% of its
prisoners," tellingly reveals a recent government report.
"The United States has 5% of the world’s population but 25% of its
prisoners," tellingly reveals a recent government report.
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Is Thailand Close To 'Civil War'? - May 16th, 2010
"The current situation is almost full civil war...I am not sure how this
conflict will end," says one protest leader.
"The current situation is almost full civil war...I am not sure how this
conflict will end," says one protest leader.
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Toxic Substances Agency Failing To Protect Citizens,
Says GAO - May 22nd, 2010
The federal agency charged with investigating possible community
exposures to toxic chemicals may be failing at its job.
Says GAO - May 22nd, 2010
The federal agency charged with investigating possible community
exposures to toxic chemicals may be failing at its job.
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Why Contractors Shouldn't Fight Our Wars - May 29th,
2010
The use of private security contractors threatens core values embodied in
our legal system, including respect for human dignity and accountability.
2010
The use of private security contractors threatens core values embodied in
our legal system, including respect for human dignity and accountability.
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U.S. May Lack Ability To Respond To Oil Spills, Says
Gov't Report - May 31st, 2010
There's currently a question of whether U.S. officials have the necessary
knowledge and resources to respond to a major spill, says a top study.
Gov't Report - May 31st, 2010
There's currently a question of whether U.S. officials have the necessary
knowledge and resources to respond to a major spill, says a top study.
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U.S. Increases Special Operations against Groups
Worldwide - Jun 6th, 2010
Obama is pitting Special Ops forces against various groups the White
House believes are working 'against American interests'.
Worldwide - Jun 6th, 2010
Obama is pitting Special Ops forces against various groups the White
House believes are working 'against American interests'.
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Do Gulf Sediments Make Oil Drilling Innately
Dangerous? - June 12th, 2010
Could potentially disruptive gas sediments off the Gulf Coast have been a
cause behind the explosion of BP's oil rig? A gov't study may provide clues.
Dangerous? - June 12th, 2010
Could potentially disruptive gas sediments off the Gulf Coast have been a
cause behind the explosion of BP's oil rig? A gov't study may provide clues.
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Was U.S. Financial Meltdown 'A Perfect Crime'? - June
17th, 2010
Why hasn't a single high-level U.S. bank executive been jailed for the
widespread fraud that chiefly brought on the global financial crisis?
17th, 2010
Why hasn't a single high-level U.S. bank executive been jailed for the
widespread fraud that chiefly brought on the global financial crisis?
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Directive On Videotaping Interrogations Not
Comprehensive - June 22nd, 2010
A close analysis of the Pentagon directive reveals that it fails to cover all
questioning by military personnel.
Comprehensive - June 22nd, 2010
A close analysis of the Pentagon directive reveals that it fails to cover all
questioning by military personnel.
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Feds Not Utilizing All Legal Options In Gulf Oil
Disaster - June 28th, 2010
'A major disaster declaration would open up more ... programs that might
be especially appropriate' for the Gulf area, states a congressional study.
Disaster - June 28th, 2010
'A major disaster declaration would open up more ... programs that might
be especially appropriate' for the Gulf area, states a congressional study.
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U.S. Intelligence Reform Law A Failure on Several
Points - July 7th, 2010
Five years on, a large number of the original intelligence issues remain
unchanged.
Points - July 7th, 2010
Five years on, a large number of the original intelligence issues remain
unchanged.
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Human Experiments Part Of 'Enhanced
Interrogations', Say Doctors - July 13th, 2010
Evidence indicates that the Bush administration conducted human
research and experimentation on prisoners in US custody, say doctors.
Interrogations', Say Doctors - July 13th, 2010
Evidence indicates that the Bush administration conducted human
research and experimentation on prisoners in US custody, say doctors.
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'Top Secret America' Growing Beyond Control - July
19th, 2010
'A Top Secret America [now exists] hidden from public view and lacking in
thorough oversight,' states a two-year study from The Washington Post.
19th, 2010
'A Top Secret America [now exists] hidden from public view and lacking in
thorough oversight,' states a two-year study from The Washington Post.
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The Problem With 'Clean Coal' - July 22nd, 2010
Employing so-called 'Clean Coal' technology at U.S. power plants may
create a host of legal and economic woes, says the Government
Accountability Office.
Employing so-called 'Clean Coal' technology at U.S. power plants may
create a host of legal and economic woes, says the Government
Accountability Office.
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Secrecy Is Real Threat To Democracy, Troops,
Citizens - July 26th, 2010
Knowledge is power. Thus the opposite also is true--ignorance is slavery.
Citizens - July 26th, 2010
Knowledge is power. Thus the opposite also is true--ignorance is slavery.
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