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The Luis Ramirez Murder: A Violent Act of Injustice

Posted on: May 13, 2009, Source: The Sanctuary

This case is a perfect example of the process of establishing a subhuman class.

Another One Bites the Dust: Joe the Plumber Is Quitting the GOP

Posted on: May 7, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Time Magazine is reporting - burying rather - the news that Joe the Plumber, also known as Samuel Wurzelbacher, is quitting the GOP.

Best and Worst of Obama's First 100 Days

Posted on: May 1, 2009, Source: The Nation

The Nation editors and writers discuss the high and low points of Obama's first few months in office.

Thanks to Natural Gas Drilling, PA's Water Is Flammable

Posted on: Apr 30, 2009, Source: Clean Water Action

Watch this video to see a person light drinking water on fire as it comes out of the tap.

Biden's Swine Flu Gaff: I'm Telling My Family To Avoid Trains, Airplanes

Posted on: Apr 30, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Biden spokesperson Elizabeth Alexander released a statement shortly after the appearance, clarifying his remarks.

Soot, the Little Black Particle That Harms People and Helps Global Warming

Posted on: Apr 28, 2009, Source: StopSoot.org

Don't underestimate the the impact of this small particle.

New Torture Photos Being Released By Obama

Posted on: Apr 24, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

The Obama administration will release more photos of Bush era prisoner abuse in Iraq and Afghanistan.

A Quarter Million Americans Demand Torture Prosecutions

Posted on: Apr 23, 2009, Source: The American Civil Liberties Union

Broad coalition of advocacy groups present Attorney General Holder with petition.

Maude Barlow Addresses United Nations: Water Crisis Is the Most Urgent Ecological Crisis of Our Time

Posted on: Apr 22, 2009, Source: Food & Water Watch

"This must be the priority: ecosystem protection must take precedence over commercial demands on these waters."

Lawrence Korb and Katrina vanden Heuvel Debate Pakistani Instability

Posted on: Apr 22, 2009, Source: Center for American Progress

Will military escalation in Afghanistan further destabilize Pakistan?

Impeach Torture Architect Judge Jay Bybee

Posted on: Apr 21, 2009, Source: Center for Constitutional Rights

We need your help to impeach one of the legal architects of the Bush administration Torture Program who is now, incredibly, a federal judge.

It's Time to Make Those Responsible for Bush's Torture Program Pay: Click Here to Learn How

Posted on: Apr 21, 2009, Source: MoveOn.org

"No one is above the law. It's time to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and prosecute the architects of the Bush-era torture program."

Is Help on the Way? Senate to Hold Newspaper Hearings

Posted on: Apr 20, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Senate newspaper hearings are set to begin May 6.

Can China's Wind Power Save the Planet?

Posted on: Apr 18, 2009, Source: The Nation

China's coal dependency has turned the country into the world's largest greenhouse gas producer.

Jon Stewart Slams Media, Lieberman Over Military Spending

Posted on: Apr 10, 2009, Source: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates recommends fundamental changes to the military budget, including the elimination of the laser plane.

Report: Gunman Kills Three Pittsburgh Police; Recently Laid Off and Expecting Obama to Ban Guns

Posted on: Apr 4, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Another tragedy unfolds.

Updated: Shooting at Binghamton, N.Y. Immigration Center; Shooter Identified

Posted on: Apr 3, 2009, Source: AlterNet

A gunman killed as many as 14 people and took up to 40 people hostage at an upstate New York immigrant counseling center this morning.

This Week in Immigration

Posted on: Mar 28, 2009, Source: Immigration Impact

DREAM Act, Obama, and Guilty until proven innocent in immigration detention.

Medical Marijuana Raid Raises Questions About Obama's Pot Policy

Posted on: Mar 27, 2009, Source: Marijuana Policy Project

DEA raids San Francisco collective -- MPP wants answers.

Great News: The DREAM Act Is Back!

Posted on: Mar 26, 2009, Source: SEIU

"The DREAM Act will contribute to America's future prosperity by freeing a new generation to build a stronger America."

Terkel Takes Apart O'Reilly's Harassment Machine With Olbermann

Posted on: Mar 25, 2009, Source: ThinkProgress

Amanda Terkel nails it.

Hey Paul Krugman (a Song, a Plea)

Posted on: Mar 23, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

The Krugman/Geithner musical showdown sweeping YouTube.

Jon Stewart Nails Bernanke on AIG Bonuses

Posted on: Mar 19, 2009, Source: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Why do we keep giving out the Nobel Prize for Evil? It just gives companies like AIG an incentive to be evil.

Demand GOP Governors Put People Above Politics; UPDATE: Gov. Sanford's Phones Flooded

Posted on: Mar 17, 2009, Source: Color of Change

It's time to put the country's economic recovery and the well-being of states' most vulnerable residents above Republican political posturing.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich Seeks Investigation of Cheney "Assassination Ring"

Posted on: Mar 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet

"If substantiated, the allegation would have far reaching implications for the United States," wrote Kucinich to the House Oversight Committee.

Congress to Consider Banning Some Uses of Toxic Bisphenol A

Posted on: Mar 16, 2009, Source: Breast Cancer Fund

Sen. Feinstein, Rep. Markey introduce legislation to ban BPA in food and beverage containers.

Slain American Nazi Millionaire Had Dirty Bomb Ingredients, Was 'Very Upset' About Obama

Posted on: Mar 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Agency says radioactive materials recovered in home of man allegedly slain by his wife.

USA Today Lies About Serious E-Verify Errors

Posted on: Mar 10, 2009, Source: Media Matters for America

USA Today attributes claims of E-Verify errors to interest groups, but government reports support criticism.

Fighting for Our Homes: Will the Senate Side with Homeowners or Banks?

Posted on: Mar 7, 2009, Source: Brave New Films

The Senate must quickly take up bankruptcy reform legislation and pass it.

Secret Bush Memos Released: Read Them Here!

Posted on: Mar 3, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Memos about warrantless wiretaps and warrantless search and seizures released today.

Katrina Survivors Outraged By Jindal's Lies

Posted on: Feb 28, 2009, Source: Color of Change

Jindal, it's time to apologize.

As a Nation of Immigrants, How We Treat Undocumented People Speaks Volumes

Posted on: Feb 25, 2009, Source: National Council of La Raza

When it comes to immigration, we really do need change we can believe in.

Obama's Address and Jindal's Bomb ... er ... Response

Posted on: Feb 24, 2009, Source: AlterNet

"It is time for America to lead again."

Jon Stewart Schools Republican Guest on the Economy

Posted on: Feb 21, 2009, Source: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Stewart gives John Sununu an econ 101 lesson.

The Super Futuristic Science Behind Bullshitting Women

Posted on: Feb 21, 2009, Source: AlterNet

"Is beauty more than skin deep? Hell no! Welcome to the golden age of skin science."

Map of Potential High-Speed Rail Built By the Stimulus

Posted on: Feb 18, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

Which states will be getting high-speed rail?

The President's $75 Billion Plan to Keep Roofs Over Heads

Posted on: Feb 18, 2009, Source: AlterNet

"I'm here today to talk about a crisis unlike any we've ever known -- but one that you know very well ... "

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