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Clinton hasn’t won over millennials. And no, sexism isn’t to blame

By Charles | September 20, 2016

Obama said that her struggles in the polls are due to bias. But for younger voters, our hesitance is about policy – not gender.What Clinton can do now is prove that she’s … Continue reading Clinton hasn’t won over millennials. And no, sexism isn’t to blame

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No pardon for Edward Snowden – Washington Post. What?

By Charles | September 18, 2016

The former NSA contractor needs to accept at least a measure of criminal responsibility for his actions. Wait a minute! As one commenter, chunli, on the article wrote: Did you just call for … Continue reading No pardon for Edward Snowden – Washington Post. What?

WTF?

Russia says US-led airstrikes hit Syrian troops, killing 62 and wounding dozens

By Charles | September 17, 2016

US acknowledges coalition planes may have accidentally hit government forces while Russia demands explanation at United Nations in New York this week This latest round of airstrikes demonstrates that the US has … Continue reading Russia says US-led airstrikes hit Syrian troops, killing 62 and wounding dozens

WTF?

Leaked documents reveal secretive influence of corporate cash on politics

By Charles | September 14, 2016

Sealed Wisconsin court documents from Scott Walker investigation expose extent of corporate influence on democratic process rarely seen by the public. The pervasive influence of corporate cash in the democratic process, and … Continue reading Leaked documents reveal secretive influence of corporate cash on politics

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How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat

By Charles | September 13, 2016

Newly discovered documents show that the sugar industry paid scientists in the 1960s to shape the debate around heart disease, sugar and fat. So the sugar industry paid scientists to manipulate data … Continue reading How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat

Earthquakes in Oklahoma: Is Fracking to Blame?

By Talia | September 13, 2016

Magnitude 5.6 earthquakes struck Oklahoma Saturday, September 3rd, resulting in the Oklahoma Corporation Commission shutting down 35 disposal wells used for fracking. Fracking involves extracting oil from the ground by drilling into … Continue reading Earthquakes in Oklahoma: Is Fracking to Blame?

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In A Mess Of Corruption & Neoliberal Austerity, Syriza Sells Greece Out To The Highest Bidders

By Charles | September 12, 2016

Rather than casting off the shackles of the EU, eurozone and IMF, the Syriza-led Greek government favors the ‘oligarchs’ it once vowed to tear down and doubles down on austerity measures, leaving … Continue reading In A Mess Of Corruption & Neoliberal Austerity, Syriza Sells Greece Out To The Highest Bidders

U.S. Suspends Construction on Part of North Dakota Pipeline – The New York Times

By Louisa | September 10, 2016

The order came after a federal judge’s ruling rejected efforts by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to halt construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. Native American tribes retain their sovereignty within the … Continue reading U.S. Suspends Construction on Part of North Dakota Pipeline – The New York Times

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How Russia could spark a U.S. electoral disaster – The Washington Post

By Charles | September 10, 2016

Moscow has done this before in other countries. Once revealed, the result will be media hysteria, hearings, legal challenges, mass rallies, a constitutional crisis — followed by confusion, chaos and an undermining … Continue reading How Russia could spark a U.S. electoral disaster – The Washington Post

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Indians Staged One of the Largest Strikes in History, But No One on U.S. Cable News Covered It

By Charles | September 10, 2016

Tens of millions of public sector workers shut down parts of the Indian economy to protest Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic plans on Friday. But that’s probably news to you. This is … Continue reading Indians Staged One of the Largest Strikes in History, But No One on U.S. Cable News Covered It

Google Program to Deradicalize Jihadis Will Be Used for Right-Wing American Extremists Next

By Charles | September 8, 2016

The Redirect Method collected the metadata of 320,000 individuals, using 1,700 keywords, and served them advertisements that led them to the deradicalizing videos. Version 2.0 will target Far-Right Americans, and version 3.0? … Continue reading Google Program to Deradicalize Jihadis Will Be Used for Right-Wing American Extremists Next

Memes and Donald Trump: A Look Into the Alt-Right

By Talia | September 3, 2016

During one of her campaign speeches in Reno, Hillary Clinton brought attention to the “Alt Right.” She described the Alt Right as promoting race-baiting ideas, anti-Muslin and anti-immigrant ideas, and anti-woman ideas. … Continue reading Memes and Donald Trump: A Look Into the Alt-Right