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African American Leader Offers Profoundly Emotional Account of her Personal Journey to Make the End of the Drug War on Minorities Her Priority

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 16:00
As we reflect on the great milestones the black community has reached, we cannot forget the drug war that continues to hold many back.

5 Important Lessons from the Komen/Planned Parenthood Fiasco (Don't Mess With Women's Health)

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 00:00
The big win here is that an anti-choice power play failed in the court of public opinion.

7 Privacy Threats the Constitution Can't Protect You Against

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 00:00
When it comes to a spate of new technologies, our privacy protections are wildly outdated.

Why Do Dangerous Financial Criminals Roam Free?

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 00:00
Prosecutors like Eric Schneiderman need cops on the beat to put financial crooks behind bars. But thanks to Bush, these cops are missing in action.

Koch Brothers Convene Super-Secret Billionaires' Meeting for 2012 Elections

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 00:00
Some of America's wealthiest Republicans flew into Palm Springs last weekend to update their stealthy political strategy for 2012.

Keystone XL Opponents Need a Jobs Program

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 00:00
The Keystone campaign was a great success, but environmental advocates must still convince the public that they care about jobs.

Crashing the Gates: How a Handful of Progressive Activists Brought Liberal Talk-Radio Back to the Nation's Capitol

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 00:00
DC is the most liberal region of the country, but until now all the talk on the radio dial skewed right.

How the GOP Is Resegregating the South

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 00:00
Republicans—to protect and expand their gains from 2010— are diluting the minority vote in swing districts held by white Democrats.

Why the Battle Over Canada's Tar Sands Is an American Issue

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:00
For starters, the energy and environmental impacts of tar sands production are not limited to within the borders of Canada. But the trouble doesn't end there.

Not News: National Broadcasters Want To Hide Their Political Ad Profits

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:00
Commercial TV and radio lobby tries to thwart disclosure of income from political ads.

The NYPD Commissioner Told Cops to Follow the Law -- So Why Did Illegal, Racist Pot Arrests Continue to Increase?

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 18:00
Even after the Commissioner told cops to follow the books on pot charges, small time weed arrests continued, breaking records for the past decade.

The Right-Wing Zombie Lie About Public Workers That Just Won't Die

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 14:00
A new study on government employees' earnings has the Right buzzing -- and some progressive pundits repeating the myth that government workers are "overpaid."

The Right-Wing Zombie Lie About Public Workers That Just Won't Die

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 14:00
A new study on government employees' earnings has the Right buzzing -- and some progressive pundits repeating the myth that government workers are "overpaid."

Bill Moyers: 6 Movies You Have to See About the Financial Crisis

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 13:00
Here are some important movies and documentaries that try to make sense of the financial collapse.

Gasland Director Josh Fox: Obama's Support for Natural Gas Drilling 'A Painful Moment' for Communities Exposed to Fracking

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 13:00
Fox talks with Democracy Now following his arrest Wednesday while trying to film a Congressional hearing.

1.25 Billion Chicken Wings? The Vast Amounts of Crappy Food Americans Consume on Super Bowl Sunday

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 12:00
We've somehow turned watching a sport into eating (and drinking) like it's a sport.

6 Things You Need To Know About the Komen Foundation/Planned Parenthood Controversy (Updated: Komen Reverses Decision)

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 09:00
Whether Americans were suspicious of Komen to begin with or just fed up with the politicization of women's health, this feels like the last straw.

6 Things You Need To Know About the Komen Foundation/Planned Parenthood Controversy (Updated: Komen Reverses Decision)

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 09:00
Whether Americans were suspicious of Komen to begin with or just fed up with the politicization of women's health, this feels like the last straw.

6 Things You Need To Know About the Komen Foundation/Planned Parenthood Controversy

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 09:00
Whether Americans were suspicious of Komen to begin with or just fed up with the politicization of women's health, this feels like the last straw.

Komen Website Hacked, Planned Parenthood Rakes in Donations, and News Surfaces That Komen Official Resigned Over Decision

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 08:01