Egypt’s caretaker military government is urging pro-democracy strikers to get back to work in order to save the economy. But whose economy is it?
But It’s Cold
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Cold weather in the United States has become a talking point for right-wing global-warming deniers.
Ronald Reagan Fun Facts
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On the occasion of Ronald Reagan’s 100th birthday, the retroactive Republican fetishization of one of America’s most beloved (and reviled, not that you’d know it from watching the news) presidents continues.
Waiting for Arianna
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Arianna Huffington sells her blog to AOL for $315 million. But what about the thousands of bloggers who made her rich by working for free?
Just Kidding
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The U.S. [aid Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarek $37 billion since 1981. Now they want to distant themselves.
People Fight for Freedom. Markets Panic.
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As Egyptians revolt against President Hosni Mubarek, news accounts warn that “instability” threatens stock market volatility. How much does this reveal about our economic system?
Made in USA
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Egyptian government troops crack down on pro-democracy protesters using weapons and tear gas cannisters made in the United States.
Nicey Words
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Obama urges Americans not to get angry. This, despite the fact that so many have so much good reason to be angry.
Mind-Blowing
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Obama blames Republicans for a future of not getting much done, but what did he get done for the last two years, with a Democratic Congress?
