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Murdoch and Watergate

July 19, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

The widening Murdoch scandal reminds us of Richard Nixon's Watergate meltdown, but Murdoch's actions have been far more insidious.

Are republics democratic?

July 18, 2011 By Thomas Riggins

If we live in a country where some citizens' votes count more than others - in other words, in which "one person, one vote" is really not the standard - how can we claim to be...

Obama threatens veto of tighter curbs on Cuba travel

July 18, 2011 By Emile Schepers

President Obama has threatened a veto of a House bill if it includes tightened restrictions on Cuban-American travel and aid to Cuba.

Fair and balanced? Hacking scandal rocks Murdoch media empire

July 12, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

Billionaire Rupert Murdoch tried to squelch the hacking scandal engulfing his media empire by closing down his British tabloid, News of the World, but the firestorm continues to spread.

South Carolina passes anti-immigration law

July 6, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

South Carolina has become the fifth and latest state poised to enact a draconian anti-immigration law, after Republican Gov. Nikki Haley signed SB 20 last week.