Opinion
It’s a no-brainer: jobs not austerity
October 6, 2011The Great Recession of 2008 is looking more like the Great Depression of the 1930s. The economic crisis of U.S. (and world) capitalism is entering its fourth year.
Read moreOne in three vets say war’s not worth it
October 6, 2011In post-9/11 America, one out of three veterans believe the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were not worth fighting, according to opinion surveys by the Pew Research Center.
Read moreFrom Chernobyl to Islamophobia, new films take on history and politics
October 6, 2011The success of "Days of Glory" actually forced the French government to improve benefits to Algerian veterans.
Read moreW.Va. Democrat Tomblin beats back right wing in governor’s race
October 6, 2011The tally in the low turnout election was just under 50 percent for Tomblin, 47.5 percent for Republican drilling executive Bill Maloney, with the remainder going for Mountain Party candidate.
Read moreOctober 12: Columbus Day, or Day of Tragedy?
October 5, 2011If we look to both past and present and take an objective balance of history, the figure of Columbus cannot help but be associated with an extremely tragic toll.
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