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The End of American Capitalism? 5 Short Takes on Where the Financial Crisis Might Be Headed

Al Jazeera — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

Five prominent economists share their thoughts on what's happening and how bad the situation really is.

Women's Health: Yet Another Issue Sarah Palin is Out of Touch On

Cecile Richards, Huffington Post — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:01 PDT

Women voting for McCain-Palin is like chickens voting for Col. Sanders.

A Desperate McCain Attacks Obama With Vicious Smears

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:37:01 PDT

With his campaign flailing, McCain shamelessly tries to manipulate voters by appealing to their 'lizard brains.'

When Their Supporters Call Obama a Terrorist and Demand His Assassination, McCain and Palin Remain Silent

Baratunde Thurston, Jack & Jill Politics — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:52:01 PDT

McCain and Palin condone the worst Obama smears with deafening silence.

If We Get Through This Crisis, We'll Face Another in 5 to 10 Years -- Here's Why

Joshua Holland, AlterNet — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

You don't need a crystal ball -- history is repeating itself.

A Country in Shambles, Under GOP Rule

Glenn Greenwald, Salon — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

The overarching reality of the country is that we've lived under unchallenged Republican rule, and the country has virtually collapsed on every level.

Obama's Flimsy Ties to Bill Ayers

Ari Berman, The Nation — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

The McCain campaign is attacking Barack Obama for his minor ties in Chicago to former '60s radical Bill Ayers -- here's the real story.

Democratic Election Protection Strategy's Missing Link: Electronic Vote Counts

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

As Democrats sense victory in November, they are betting a record turnout will overcome partisan interference with the vote count.

How Bad Is McCain's Melanoma?

Sam Stein, Huffington Post — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:00:01 PDT

The public deserves to know how advanced McCain's skin cancer is. If pilots have to release medical records, so should would-be presidents.

Corporations Have Big Plans to Profit from Global Warming

Jill Richardson, AlterNet — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

A bunch of multinationals have figured out how to make their pollution-based businesses seem like the solution to the climate crisis.

Sean Gonsalves: Why It's Hard to Change People's Minds

Sean Gonsalves — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:00:01 PDT

A new study shows that after being exposed to information contradicting their ideas, most people still cling to their prejudices.

Robert Scheer: Opposition to the Bailout Will Not Destroy America

Robert Scheer — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:00:01 PDT

Instead of applauding representatives who, for once, heeded the public, the pundits blasted those who dared get out of line.

Mark Weisbrot: Let's Renegotiate NAFTA and the WTO Agreement

Mark Weisbrot — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:00:01 PDT

Trade is not an end in itself -- the goal is to improve people's living standards.

David Sirota: The Bailout: How Capitalism Killed Democracy

David Sirota — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

We now face market forces uninhibited by democratic governance. The bailout is an aggressive attempt to trade democracy for autocracy.

Amy Goodman: Robert Fisk: For the Muslim World, It Will Make No Difference Who Wins the Election

Amy Goodman — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:00:01 PDT

"We use phrases like 'victory.' We should be using phrases like 'justice for the people of the Middle East.'"

The Masher: The Wild Stuff that Makes Its Way Around the Internet

The Masher — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:00:01 PDT

You won't see this stuff in the mainstream media.

Norman Solomon: Are 'Real' Journalists Jealous of Jon Stewart?

Norman Solomon — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:00:01 PDT

It blows the conformist minds of big-name journalists to see "The Daily Show" regularly slam right-wing rulers.

Jim Hightower: Sarah Palin's Faux Populism

Jim Hightower — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:01 PDT

Living in a small town and being able to field dress a moose does not make Palin a populist, no matter how much pundits want to pretend it does.

Bailout a Done Deal -- So What Happens Now?

Henry Blodget, Huffington Post — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:01 PDT

Here's my prediction of what will follow.

Voter Rolls Grow As States Help Poor People Register

Scott Novakowski, Demos.org — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:01 PDT

As North Carolina, Michigan, Virginia and Missouri ask public aid recipients if they want to register to vote, thousands of new voters are added.

Marijuana Is Real Medicine

Paul Krassner, Huffington Post — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:00:01 PDT

The stories of the medicinal properties of pot will blow you away.

Unions Talk Race as Election Nears

Jane Slaughter, Labor Notes — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:01 PDT

Will Obama's record on economic issues be enough to overcome some union members' race prejudice?

How Local Governments Are Standing in the Way of Clean Energy

Kyle Rabin, AlterNet — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:00:01 PDT

Too often people who want to install clean, efficient solar and wind systems can find themselves drowning in a sea of red tape.

Chomsky: "If the U.S. Carries Out Terrorism, It Did Not Happen"

Subrata Ghoshroy, AlterNet — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

In an exclusive interview, Noam Chomksy weighs in on the financial collapse, the election and the power of U.S. propaganda.

Will the Economic Meltdown Undermine Interest in Health Care Reform?

Niko Karvounis, Health Beat — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:00:01 PDT

The current bailout is costing us only a third of what we pay each year for chronic illnesses like cancer, diabetes and obesity.

Is New Orleans Really Ready for Gustav?

Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:00:01 PDT

As Gustav bears down, the greatest threat is the potential for a 20-foot storm surge that could overtop the region's vast fortifications.

Arab "Registry" Upheld; Policy About Immigration, Not Counter-Terrorism

Edward Alden, New America Media — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:01 PDT

A New York court says the program is legitimate.

The Ultimate 9/11 'Truth' Showdown: David Ray Griffin vs. Matt Taibbi

Matt Taibbi, David Ray Griffin, AlterNet — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PDT

The two writers lock horns over the accuracy of Griffin's recent book, 9/11 Contradictions.

Is 'Taking it to the Streets' Worth the Bruises, Tear Gas and Arrests?

Mark Engler, AlterNet — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:01 PDT

The 1999 protests against the WTO were dramatic enough to inspire a new feature film, but did they actually make a difference?

Our Next President Will Transform the Supreme Court

Ellen Goodman, Washington Post Writers Group — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:00:01 PDT

John McCain has promised the court to the right wing, and Roe v. Wade is first up on the chopping block.

New Evidence Shows Bush Had No Plan to Catch Bin Laden After 9/11

Gareth Porter, IPS News — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:01 PDT

Mere weeks after 9/11, the Bush administration was too busy planning to invade Iraq to follow through on its mission in Afghanistan.

Proposition 8 Won't Be Easy to Defeat

John Henning, Huffington Post — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:00:01 PDT

Not every city in California is like San Francisco and Los Angeles. In many places, the anti-gay marriage amendment has widespread support.

New Evidence Shows Bush Had No Plan to Catch Bin Laden After 9/11

Gareth Porter, IPS News — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:01 PDT

Mere weeks after 9/11, the Bush administration was too busy planning to invade Iraq to follow through on its mission in Afghanistan.

We Are One President Away From a Future of Fossil Fuel Addiction

David Sassoon, SolveClimate — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:00:01 PDT

America's energy and climate future will be determined by what the nation decides to do with its deposits of oil shale.