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The Freedom Caucus Is Coming for SNAP The Freedom Caucus Is Coming for SNAP
Food stamps have a problematic place in progressive views of the social welfare safety net. But the program works, and it needs our support.
Jan 4, 2024 / Christopher Bosso
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The 2 Murrays and the Age of Pretend Anarchy The 2 Murrays and the Age of Pretend Anarchy
The strange global influence of anarcho-capitalism.
Dec 15, 2023 / Jeet Heer
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The GOP’s Ruling Mantra: When You Can’t Govern, Attack The GOP’s Ruling Mantra: When You Can’t Govern, Attack
Republicans are launching an impeachment inquiry against President Biden to distract voters from their abysmal congressional record.
Dec 13, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
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Israel’s War in Gaza, Subsidized by the USA Israel’s War in Gaza, Subsidized by the USA
Reliance on US aid gives the Biden administration leverage to push for a cease-fire, hostage exchange, and an end to the slaughter of civilians—if it can find the political will.
Nov 10, 2023 / William D. Hartung
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The Race to Amass the Most Drones Will Only Bring Us Closer to Nuclear War The Race to Amass the Most Drones Will Only Bring Us Closer to Nuclear War
With swarms of such devices battling other swarms, the risk of catastrophic defeat will loom ever larger, making the temptation to employ nuclear weapons that much harder to resis...
Oct 18, 2023 / Michael T. Klare
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We Are Witness to Our Self-Destruction We Are Witness to Our Self-Destruction
Fossil fuels, profits of doom.
Oct 6, 2023 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
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The Perils of My Kevin The Perils of My Kevin
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy averted a government shutdown with massive help from Democrats. Will he save his job the same way?
Oct 2, 2023 / Joan Walsh
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What’s at Stake in the MAGA Shutdown Threats What’s at Stake in the MAGA Shutdown Threats
The immediate specter of a shutdown has abated, but the GOP’s appetite for destruction remains intact.
Oct 2, 2023 / Max B. Sawicky
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You Made Your Bed, My Kevin. Now Toss and Turn in It. You Made Your Bed, My Kevin. Now Toss and Turn in It.
McCarthy’s desperation to keep the House speakership is driving the country toward shutdown. And he isn’t doing too well himself.
Sep 29, 2023 / Joan Walsh
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Americans Have Already Lived Through a Shutdown Americans Have Already Lived Through a Shutdown
While Republicans threaten to bring the government to a halt, Democrats are caving in to the austerity measures they demand.
Sep 29, 2023 / Town Called Malice / Chris Lehmann