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How Free-Market Delusions Destroyed the Economy By Raj Patel, Picador Press The worship of free markets set off the economic meltdown. Read more » The Feds Are Addicted to Pot -- Even If You Aren't By Paul Armentano, AlterNet The government keeps pushing the BS that pot is addictive and has serious health consequences. And no wonder -- lying about pot is a lucrative business. more » This Is George Bush's Recession: Why Doesn't Anybody Talk About That? By Joshua Holland, AlterNet If the partisan tables were turned, the GOP would waste no time laying the blame on Democrats. We need to do the same to build political capital for key fights ahead. more » Cult of Conservative Christian GOPers Backs Death Penalty for Gays With HIV By Stephen Webster, Raw Story Uganda is pushing a bill that would impose the death penalty on HIV positive gay men. And a secretive group of American politicians appears to be a driving force behind the law. more » 10 Signs Vegetarianism Is Catching On By Kathy Freston, AlterNet Martha Stewart promotes a vegetarian Thanksgiving? Recently, much attention has been lavished on the horrors of factory farming and the advantages of a meatless diet. more » Why Is the Media So Obsessed With Horrifying Images of African-American Mothers? By Melissa Harris-Lacewell, The Nation With Michelle Obama in the White House, I expected a resurgence of the Claire Huxtable stereotype. Instead, hideous depictions of abusive, irresponsible black moms are everywhere. more » A Smart Way to Battle Drug Addiction and Save Lives: Harm Reduction By Melinda Tuhus, In These Times Harm reduction is a public health approach that stresses pragmatic solutions to social ills like substance abuse. more » PEEK and Video: The hottest buzz and videos on the web Conservatives Can Really Be Heartless Bastards By Joshua Holland, AlterNet Stunning that someone could be this obtuse. more » Hey Gov. Kaine, Restore Voting Rights for Felons By Tara Lohan This is pretty basic, folks. more » Copenhagen: Getting Past the Urgency Trap By Sara Robinson, Orcinus Copenhagen is the next step forward, and we'll accept it with greater equanimity if we understand that conventional thinkers have to work their toward deeper transformation more »

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