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By Ellen E. Schultz
By Barbara Ehrenreich
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On Tuesday, Texas Gov. Rick Perry made a bigger gaffe than his debate choke from a few weeks ago with the release of his new ad, “Strong,” in which he frames President Obama’s repeal of the ban on gays serving openly in the military as “wrong” for faith-based reasons.
Posted on Dec 7, 2011
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California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton has a certain way of talking that is familiar and even entertaining to those who know him, but “The Daily Show” seemed genuinely shocked to discover a politician who doesn’t give a shit about our Victorian sensibilities.
Posted on Dec 6, 2011
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How much can change in a few short days during campaign season. It wasn’t long ago that an erstwhile pizza man came within range of the GOP nomination despite his alleged proclivity for exploring the family values of women other than his wife.
Posted on Dec 6, 2011
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The widespread sexual assault of women in the military is all too often accompanied by indifference and, as some have alleged, deliberate coverups. A new documentary titled “The Invisible War” explores this tragically ignored subject.
Posted on Dec 5, 2011
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This just in: The Muppets are brainwashing your children with liberal, anti-corporate messages, according to this astute analysis conducted by objective reporter Eric Bolling of Fox News’ “Follow the Money” propagandafest business broadcast. “Where are we, communist China?” he wonders.
Posted on Dec 5, 2011
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This week, “Democracy Now!” is broadcasting from Durban, South Africa, where the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 17, is taking place. Host Amy Goodman points to the high-stakes issues on the table at the conference, including the future of the Kyoto Protocol, and covers the action from last weekend’s marches.
Posted on Dec 5, 2011
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“60 Minutes” got tired of waiting for the Justice Department to prosecute the big banks that caused the financial crisis, so Steve Kroft and his producers went out and built their own cases.
Posted on Dec 4, 2011
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In this week’s installment of “Left, Right & Center,” panelists Robert Scheer, Tony Blankley, Matt Miller and Chrystia Freeland take stock of the unemployment crisis in our country, which is a gigantic enough topic as it is. But wait—there’s much more.
Posted on Dec 2, 2011
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This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Robert Scheer condemns the eviction of Occupy L.A.; the protesters police themselves; the NBA lockout ends and so does Herman Cain’s campaign, and we get a feminist analysis of Penn State.
Posted on Dec 2, 2011
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Not so fast, Fox News Nation. Although Congressman Barney Frank’s announcement that he would not seek re-election in 2012 has sparked glee in the GOP, Jon Stewart notes in this “Daily Show” clip that Frank has been the all-in-one target for all things reviled by conservatives: “He’s your everything bagel.”
Posted on Nov 30, 2011
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The Truthdig columnist speaks at Occupy Harvard about the school’s role in the economic collapse. Long before he was a steadfast critic of the 1 percent, Hedges attended Harvard Divinity School.
Posted on Nov 29, 2011
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Tucked into the National Defense Authorization Act, a Pentagon spending bill set to go before the Senate for a vote this week, is a truly scary provision that would give the military the ability to lock up terrorism suspects, or those so considered by the military, without trying or charging them. Americans included.
Posted on Nov 29, 2011
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Things are looking up for two-tour Iraq War veteran Scott Olsen, who was injured Oct. 25 during a police raid on the Occupy Oakland encampment, where he was taking part in demonstrations against the corporatization of the American political system. (more)
Posted on Nov 29, 2011
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On Saturday, NATO forces clashed with Pakistani troops near the Afghanistan border, and 24 Pakistani soldiers were reported killed in the airstrike. Those are the facts that both sides agree on, but as Salon’s Glenn Greenwald notes in this “Democracy Now!” interview that aired Monday ... (more)
Posted on Nov 28, 2011
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The deadline for Occupy L.A.’s stay around City Hall has passed. Watch live to see what happens.
Posted on Nov 28, 2011
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