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Obama’s SOTU receives mostly cheers from the 99%

January 25, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

The President threw down the gauntlet, vowing to fight for an economy that serves the interests of the vast majority, not the wealthy few, and requiring millionaires to pay their "fair share" in taxes.

Journalist files suit against Obama on NDAA

January 25, 2012 By Cory Collins

Chris Hedges is suing President Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta because the provisions are "clearly unconstitutional" and "a huge and egregious assault on democracy."

Better chance of being hit by lightning than finding voter fraud

January 25, 2012 By John Rummel

Why the rash of voter suppression bills occurring in Michigan, Florida, Texas and throughout the country?

Professor lists Obama accomplishments: Over 244 and growing

January 25, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

President Obama has 244 accomplishments under his belt since he took office despite fanatical Republican opposition aimed at wrecking his presidency.

Corporations are not people

January 23, 2012 By Tom Connolly

"Corporations are not people and money is not speech!" and "Get corporate money out of our democracy" was the theme of two demonstrations in Hartford. Conn.