Blake Skylar
LATEST ARTICLES BY Blake Skylar
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U.S.
Single-payer bill introduced in Congress
May 12, 2011The U.S. is one of the few nations in the industrialized world that do not guarantee health care.
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Opinion
“Thor” hammers away at box office
May 11, 2011Rather than coming off as corny and preposterous, Thor contains scenes that are grandiose and moving.
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U.S.
New legislation weaponizes Texas classrooms
May 10, 2011The Texas Senate approved, in a 19 to 12 vote, a bill to allow the carrying of concealed handguns on public college campuses.
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U.S.
Walker signs a bill, makes workers sick
May 6, 2011In the wake of his recent bid to end the collective bargaining rights of state employees, Scott Walker signed a bill that overturns Milwaukee's paid sick leave law.
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Opinion
Rage rocker Morello: “This is a union town” (with video)
May 6, 2011Tom Morello's solo act saw his return to political activism through music after a year of playing with apolitical rock band Audioslave.
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Opinion
Metal musicians fight for better world
September 21, 2010In recent years, musicians have begun to weigh in on important social, economic, and especially environmental issues.
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U.S.
Abercrombie & Fitch sells the corporate, un-American look
September 15, 2010Abercrombie & Fitch is a well-known American retailer that focuses on clothing for target consumers, ages of 18 through 22. The company also operates offshoot brands, including Hollister and Gilly Hicks. The store, however, has kept...
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Opinion
Supernatural Western may spook conservatives
June 23, 2010If you have never seen an anti-war Western film, I recommend you start with "Jonah Hex."
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