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Will Obama and Boehner Pay Ransom to Extremists In Debt Ceiling Deal?

Riane Eisler, AlterNet. July 21, 2011.

Obama needs to show leadership and political spine by refusing to pay ransom for preserving our nation's solid international credit rating.

Congress Has Plans for an Internet Blacklist in the Works -- Let's Stop This Now

David Segal, Aaron Swarz, AlterNet. October 1, 2010.

A group of powerful Senators -- Republicans and Democrats alike -- have signed onto a bill that would vastly expand the government's power to censor the Internet.

'Waiting for Superman' Schools Documentary Is a Slick Marketing Piece Full of Half-Truths and Distortions

Rick Ayers, AlterNet. September 24, 2010.

David Guggenheim's documentary is positioned to become a leading voice in framing the debate on school reform, and that is heartbreaking.

Marijuana Law Reform Is a Civil Rights Issue

Alice Huffman, AlterNet. July 8, 2010.

It is time to end the failed war on drugs by decriminalizing and regulating marijuana to save our communities.

ACORN Totally Vindicated of All Wrongdoing -- What Was That 'Scandal' All About?

John Atlas, AlterNet. June 17, 2010.

A preliminary probe by the U.S. GAO has found no evidence of mishandling the $40 million in federal money ACORN and affiliates received in recent years.

Words of Caution for Elena Kagan, There's a Far Touchier Reproductive Issue Than Abortion

Keli Goff, AlterNet. May 11, 2010.

For some reason the idea of not having children remains one of the most taboo subjects, especially for women.

Will Americans Reject the Party of "Hell No?"

Robert L. Borosage, Campaign for America's Future. March 25, 2010.

Most Americans are only beginning to sense just how unified the Republican minority has been in obstruction. It's dubious that this is a winning political strategy.

Mixed Signals: Will Obama Be Hard Enough on Wall Street?

Robert Kuttner, AlterNet. January 25, 2010.

Obama knows he needs to be more populist when it comes to the banks, though it remains to be seen how hard he'll fight.

The Global War on Stealth Underwear

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. December 31, 2009.

There is no "war" against terrorism. What George W. Bush launched and Barack Obama insists on perpetuating does not qualify.

'Blue Dogs' or Corporate Shills?

Thomas Frank, Huffington Post. August 6, 2009.

The Blue Dogs are more keenly attuned than their colleagues to that force of universal goodness, the profit motive.

Rhode Island Will License Medical Marijuana Shops

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post. June 22, 2009.

Once the law takes effect, the state will be the first in the nation to have one officially licensed nonprofit center selling marijuana.

When Will Dick Cheney's Tower of Lies Come Tumbling Down?

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post. June 8, 2009.

Cheney is practicing historical revisionism at its most despicable. Why does anyone believe anything he says?

Online Payday Loan Industry Wants to Keep Charging Obscene Interest Rates

Lagan Sebert, David Murdock, Huffington Post, American News Project. June 5, 2009.

More people than ever are using payday loans to keep bill collectors at bay, paying annual rates as high as 700%.

Republicans Will Be Grilled in Sotomayor's Hearings, Not the Other Way 'Round

Roberto Lovato, Huffington Post. May 28, 2009.

Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation process will be a chance to see if the GOP is ready say sorry for its wrongdoings perpetrated in the Bush era.

Former Interrogator Rebukes Cheney for Torture Speech

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post. May 26, 2009.

Matthew Alexanders says torture has "literally cost us hundreds if not thousands of American lives."

Obama Makes His Case on Bringing Detainees Home, Cheney Sounds Like a Right-Wing Culture Warrior

Jacob Heilbrun, Huffington Post. May 22, 2009.

Cheney made clear in his speech that his war isn't against terrorism. It's against Obama.

Jon Stewart Mocks the Nonsensical Aversion to Closing Guantanamo Bay

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post. May 20, 2009.

A good hard look at politicians' ridiculous fear of Gitmo detainees.

The Time Is Now for a National Day of Action, March on May 1st

Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Huffington Post. April 29, 2009.

Our May 1st actions will demonstrate support for President Obama's recent assertions that immigration reform is a priority for his administration.

Obama Spars With GOP Leaders in Private White House Meeting

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post. April 25, 2009.

Obama repeatedly reminds House GOP of their zero stimulus votes.

MoveOn Torture Ad Highlights Cheney for Investigation

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. April 22, 2009.

"America is better than this. Ask Attorney General Holder to appoint an independent special prosecutor to investigate these abuses."

10 Most Offensive Signs from the Tea Party Protests (Photos)

Jan Frel, AlterNet. April 16, 2009.

HuffPo uses its mighty citizen journalism capacity to collect Tea Party reports from across the country.

'Fix CNBC' Campaign Takes the Fight to Wall Street, Network Headquarters

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. April 8, 2009.

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee has released a genuinely funny video of the group taking its FixCNBC.com campaign to the streets.

Senators Talk Dirty: 'You're Good' ... 'Your Wife Said the Same Thing'

Ryan Grim, Huffington Post. March 27, 2009.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh snap!

Palin On Stimulus Funds: Thanks, But No Thanks...(Actually Thanks)

Rachel Weiner, Huffington Post. March 23, 2009.

"We know when Governor Palin says 'thanks but no thanks' she doesn't always mean it."

Geithner Admits Treasury Pushed for Bonus Loophole, Takes Full Responsibility

Nick Sabloff, Huffington Post. March 19, 2009.

Geithner confirmed that his department had pushed Dodd to add a loophole in the federal stimulus bill allowing bailout recipients to receive bonuses.