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Bush Secrecy Has Made America 'Less Secure',
Study Finds - Oct. 14th, 2008
The public must know what its government is doing for America to remain
a democracy.
Study Finds - Oct. 14th, 2008
The public must know what its government is doing for America to remain
a democracy.
For McCain And Neo-Cons, U.S.-Bred Fascism Is
All That's Left - Oct. 12th, 2008
The neo-conservative movement has played its final card, and has
revealed itself for the American-bred fascism it really is.
All That's Left - Oct. 12th, 2008
The neo-conservative movement has played its final card, and has
revealed itself for the American-bred fascism it really is.
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: Why Brazil's Economy Grows As
Rest Of World Shrinks - Nov. 16th, 2008
Instead of socialized welfare for broken banks, Brazil's financial assistance
packages focus on the poor and are almost totally de-centralized.
Rest Of World Shrinks - Nov. 16th, 2008
Instead of socialized welfare for broken banks, Brazil's financial assistance
packages focus on the poor and are almost totally de-centralized.
William Ayers Has Worked With Republicans For
Years - Oct. 20th, 2008
Republicans served on the very same two committees in which Obama
worked with Ayers--the main "association" between the two.
Years - Oct. 20th, 2008
Republicans served on the very same two committees in which Obama
worked with Ayers--the main "association" between the two.
Republicans Pull Ads in Key House, Senate Races
- Oct. 17th, 2008
Senate Democrats believe they may be 'within reach of...capturing a
filibuster-proof 60 seats.'
- Oct. 17th, 2008
Senate Democrats believe they may be 'within reach of...capturing a
filibuster-proof 60 seats.'
Obama Now Holds 14-Point Lead Over McCain,
Says Pew Poll - Oct. 22nd, 2008
A greater number of voters now characterize the Democrat as "down-to-
earth," and "well-qualified" for the presidency.
Says Pew Poll - Oct. 22nd, 2008
A greater number of voters now characterize the Democrat as "down-to-
earth," and "well-qualified" for the presidency.
New AP Poll Claiming Obama/McCain Tie
Employed Biased Sampling - Oct. 23rd, 2008
It at first appears that AP-Gfk's poll is properly scientific--but the poll's
sampling of the American electorate clearly is not.
Employed Biased Sampling - Oct. 23rd, 2008
It at first appears that AP-Gfk's poll is properly scientific--but the poll's
sampling of the American electorate clearly is not.
Undecided Voter? Read Each Party's 'Statement of
Principles' - Oct. 25th, 2008
We offer the Democratic, Republican, Libertarian and Green Party
Platforms, to help you make the best-informed choice.
Principles' - Oct. 25th, 2008
We offer the Democratic, Republican, Libertarian and Green Party
Platforms, to help you make the best-informed choice.
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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To Democrats and Republicans: What About Jobs? -
Oct. 27th, 2008
The recent Wall Street bailout has given a lot of help to the people who
broke the banks. Yet it does little to create real jobs for everyone else.
Oct. 27th, 2008
The recent Wall Street bailout has given a lot of help to the people who
broke the banks. Yet it does little to create real jobs for everyone else.
McCain Campaign Coming Apart, Say Insiders - Oct.
28th, 2008
Almost surely sensing an electoral defeat, McCain advisors are turning
on one another.
28th, 2008
Almost surely sensing an electoral defeat, McCain advisors are turning
on one another.
Capitalism Demands A Sharing Of The Wealth - Oct.
30th, 2008
"To complain of...the liberal reward of labour..is to lament over the
necessary cause and effect of the greatest public prosperity.".
30th, 2008
"To complain of...the liberal reward of labour..is to lament over the
necessary cause and effect of the greatest public prosperity.".
Political Dirty Tricks Already Tainting Election - Nov.
2nd, 2008
Several dirty tricks are being employed across America, shortly before a
possible record number of voters go to the polls this Nov. 4th.
2nd, 2008
Several dirty tricks are being employed across America, shortly before a
possible record number of voters go to the polls this Nov. 4th.
How GOP Economic 'Expansion' Failed Us - Nov. 3rd,
2008
Knowing how and why the current GOP economic plan has not worked
for most Americans is immensely important.
2008
Knowing how and why the current GOP economic plan has not worked
for most Americans is immensely important.
Wall Street Funneled Millions To Obama, McCain
Campaigns - Nov. 6th, 2008
Wall Street's greatest firms often were the biggest donors to the
campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain, reveal federal records.
Campaigns - Nov. 6th, 2008
Wall Street's greatest firms often were the biggest donors to the
campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain, reveal federal records.
Domestic Spying Secrecy Struck Down By D.C.
District Judge - Nov. 9th, 2008
A recent judicial ruling dealt a crippling blow to Bush's rationale of
blanket secrecy for his warrantless domestic surveillance programs.
District Judge - Nov. 9th, 2008
A recent judicial ruling dealt a crippling blow to Bush's rationale of
blanket secrecy for his warrantless domestic surveillance programs.
Iraq Has Cost U.S. Taxpayers Over $650 Billion -
Nov. 12th, 2008
Bush's fruitless nation-building of Iraq has cost U.S. taxpayers over $650
billion--more than 75% of all funds allocated to the 'War on Terrorism'.
Nov. 12th, 2008
Bush's fruitless nation-building of Iraq has cost U.S. taxpayers over $650
billion--more than 75% of all funds allocated to the 'War on Terrorism'.
U.S. Often Biggest Supplier In International
Weapons Trade - Nov. 14th, 2008
The United States often transfers arms to such nations as Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)
Weapons Trade - Nov. 14th, 2008
The United States often transfers arms to such nations as Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)
McCain Against U.S. Strikes On Al-Qaeda In 1998 -
Oct. 8th, 2008
In 1998, John McCain had a simple choice: He made the wrong one.
Oct. 8th, 2008
In 1998, John McCain had a simple choice: He made the wrong one.
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