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Jean Lievens: Toward a Salutary Political Economy – Freedom from Jobs

Toward a Salutary Political-Economy – Freedom from Jobs By Elliot Sperber While gains have certainly been made toward a more inclusive, egalitarian society over the half-century since Martin Luther King delivered his iconic I Have a Dream Speech (as part of the March for Jobs and Justice in Washington, D.C.), in many respects – particularly …

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Reference (2014): Bill de Blasio Inauguration Speech (Mayor, New York City) + Early Transitions Commentaries

The following is the complete text of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s inaugural address, as prepared for delivery. Thank you, President Clinton, for your kind words. It was an honor to serve in your administration, and we’re all honored by your presence. I have to note that, over 20 years ago, when a conservative philosophy seemed …

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Stephen Lendman: Police in the USA – License to Kill [with Impunity]

Police in America: Licensed to Kill by Stephen Lendman Miriam Carey is the latest victim. She deserved to live, not die. More on her below. Incidents occur daily across America. Blacks and Latinos are most vulnerable. Police shoot innocent suspects for any reason or none all. Rarely are officers or their superiors held accountable. On …

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David Swanson: Is USG Tripping on Drugs?

Is the Federal Government a Drug-Induced Hallucination? You laugh, but that could be a side-effect.  Consider: The Capitol Police just murdered an unarmed mother fleeing her car on foot, declared her child “unharmed,” and received the longest standing-ovation in Congress since Osama bin Laden’s Muslim sea burial.  Try holding your breath until Congress takes the …

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