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Singin the blues: Black artists deserve their due
February 25, 2005In 1964 the Beatles took America by storm on the basis of some catchy original songs and a scattering of ’50s rock and roll retreads like “Matchbox.” In quick succession they were followed by bands like...
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The NED: advance guard for corporate globalism
February 25, 2005OPINIONS The National Endowment for Democracy has little to do with promoting fair elections, representative government, or any of the ideals and institutions one would normally associate with democracy. What the NED promotes is corporate globalism....
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Tort reform means victims cant sue
February 25, 2005OPINIONS Corporate lobbyists have invented another new “crisis.” It’s called “lawsuit abuse,” a big money effort to call attention to the “frivolous lawsuit crisis.” If you don’t know what a “frivolous” lawsuit is, think of the...
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Stop CAFTA, the latest corporate-led trade deal
February 25, 2005OPINIONS The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) involves the United States along with six other countries and is the latest corporate-led trade deal promoted by the U.S. government. Congress is expected to vote on CAFTA...
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Regaining my humanity
February 25, 2005OPINIONS I was deployed to Iraq in April 2003 and returned home for a two-week leave in October. Going home gave me the opportunity to put my thoughts in order and to listen to what my...
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