| Feb 15, 2010 | Rights / DemocracyOur nation lost a pioneering historian and social activist last month. Howard Zinn, who died while swimming laps at 87, revolutionized the way millions of Americans—especially young Americans— understand our shared history. His writings and work inspired...
| Feb 11, 2010 | Economy / Business|Environment / HealthThis article was originally published in Common Dreams on 2/11/10. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce held a dramatic press conference in October. The group promised to stop lobbying against pending climate legislation, and pledged to help make it even stronger. A few...
| Feb 8, 2010 | Environment / HealthWhen I lay me, own to die; The church won’t let me, Pass on by. Have you heard about the Belgians? They now allow assisted suicide. Takers have quickly risen to two percent of the failing population. The Swiss too have developed a relaxed view of dying. Their...
| Feb 1, 2010 | Rights / DemocracyUnhinged. Absurd. Outrageous. That’s how you could describe the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission. Unfortunately, the decision was much, much worse than that. How much worse? You might have some idea if...
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