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Most Americans support the labor movement despite loads of anti-union corporate propaganda.

A "large number" of Monday's casualties were civilians, and twelve of them were children.

A "large number" of Monday's casualties were civilians, and twelve of them were children.

Democrats have silenced dissent and offered unflinching support for Israeli actions, including gross violations of international law.

The $592 million, 104-acre compound will house some 1,200 U.S. government employees from 14 federal agencies, indefinitely.

Bristol Palin may be way ahead of her mom when it comes to one of the country's most controversial issues.

Schools are cruelly soliciting more applications than they need just to improve their selectivity ratings.

Booty. Rump. Bubble butt. Whatever the term, big backsides -- and people's reactions to them -- tell us a lot about American culture.

Could it be the rise of online progressive media telling the truth about Israel, or that the public rejects the same pundits who sold us Iraq?

As Europe calls for a ceasefire, Israel is accused of cruel tactics and use of deadly white phosphorous in its blood-soaked assault on Gaza.

American capitalism is in a state of pure madness -- here's how we can bring the financial system to a saner place.

That the conflict between Israel and Hamas is a proxy war with Iran is a myth that has grown up during the Bush administration.

An open letter to Tennessee communities harmed by the coal ash spill.

After standing up to workplace injustice, two men poured sulphuric acid on Decheva Elena Kuneva, badly disfiguring her.

The media have pegged Michelle Obama as mom and moral arbiter. But the Ivy League-educated lawyer's background raises bigger questions.

Here are some outstanding gay-themed films beyond the more evident mainstream titles.

Health care reform would give us the opportunity to create jobs that pay us back tenfold.

How a reckless mayor, heartless federal agents and a disorganized drug-consuming public led to a pointless raid on head shops.

America's promise to "Support the Troops" ends the moment they take off the uniform and try to make the transition to civilian life.