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With unity, New Yorkers could elect mayor for the “99 percent”

June 5, 2013 By Danny Rubin

The New York City elections are exceptionally important this year, and a large part of the electorate understands that.

South Dakota commits shocking genocide against Native Americans

June 3, 2013 By Albert Bender

Without consent or authority, South Dakota officials remove American Indian children from their families and place them in the foster care system, in violation of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.

IRS scandal – Deja vu all over again

May 31, 2013 By Art Perlo

Following years during which they did everything possible to attack the president, congressional Republicans launched an attack on the IRS. The media cheerfully picked up on one-sided tales of IRS abuse.

Letter from the heartland: Fried in capitalism’s frying pan

May 30, 2013 By Charles Millson

At the Liars' Table you need thick skin and working-class sensibilities that the collective good and the common weal will overcome.

Let’s give Guantanamo Bay back to Cuba

May 30, 2013 By David Cavendish

Guantanamo will only be closed if there continues to be a broad-based movement that pressures the government to close the prison; but this closure should be only a first step in a longterm strategy.