Editorial
Generals aren’t in charge
October 21, 2009Recently the Republicans, determined to escalate the war in Afghanistan, have insisted that Gen. McChrystal, commander of the U.S. forces in Afghanistan, be called in to testify before Congress.
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We want our money back
October 21, 2009In a true democracy the finance industry would be the servant of the Main Street economy, not its master.
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Needed: Jobs
October 14, 2009Two hundred fifty billion dollars budgeted for the Wall Street bailout has gone unused, the media reported this week.
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Problem is ‘private option’
October 14, 2009If ever there was an argument for strong government action to guarantee health care for all it is the outrageous threat by the insurance industry that it will massively increase premium rates if it does not...
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The choice of Rio de Janeiro
October 8, 2009Chicago didn't get the 2016 Olympics. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, did.
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