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A Twine for postings about social justice, human rights, liberty, equality, integrity, decency, honesty... all of the things that I foolishly grew-up believing were values embodied in and honored by the U.S. Constitution.
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An intelligent travellers adventure as he cycles around the worldAdventure travel is within us all. We set our own limits and boundaries. Cast them off and anything becomes possible. We can release ourselves to follow and reach out for our dreams. Age or experience is no barrier. This guest post is by Ken Roberts who left London on an amazing cycling ...Luke Bream added 15 minutes ago
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Glenn Greenwald - Salon.comThe administration guts its own argument for 9/11 trials
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OpEdNews - by Jim Hightower: Obscenely Rich Bankers Claim to Do God's Work -- They Can Go to HellNovember 19, 2009 at 15:32:01 Obscenely Rich Bankers Claim to Do God's Work -- They Can Go to Hell By Jim Hightower ( about the author ) Page 1 of 1 page(s) For OpEdNews: Jim Hightower - Writer "Repent," the preacher cried out, startling those who heard him. This was no street ...
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19 Unusual and thought provoking cycling blogsA list of 19 top cycling blogs that are creating interesting, thought provoking, unusual and often funny content. From road to environmental, and urban to Parisian glamour they all share a deep passion and love for bikes and all things cycling. This list of great cycling blogs has been fun ...Luke Bream added 18 hours ago
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Playing the Health Care Lottery - Well Blog - NYTimes.comPlaying the Health Care Lottery In the short story “The Lottery,” the author Shirley Jackson describes a small farming community in 1940s America, as picturesque a scene as anything you’d find in Norman Rockwell. It’s “Lottery Day,” and families gather in the June sun, the adults chatting ...
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2National security omissions - Washington Times"Hogwash!" That's the word Adm. James Lyon's (Ret) opinion piece in today's Washington Times used to describe the warnings that global climate change threatens our national security. Now you know why Sen. Kerry asked me to relaunch Truth Fights Back. Hogwash?! Not if you listen to General ...Geoffrey Ames added 2 days ago
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2t r u t h o u t | The DecisionIt's time to make two lists. The first: a list of all the terrible things that will happen if we continue to occupy Afghanistan. The second: a list of all the terrible things that will happen if we leave Afghanistan. President Obama faces absolute and terrible consequences and vitriolic ...Geoffrey Ames added 4 days ago
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5Labour markets and employment practices in the age of flexibility - a case study of Silicon ValleyThis is a good and strong argument.Giorgio Bertini added 4 days ago
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2Labour markets and employment practices in the age of flexibility - a case study of Silicon ValleyThis is, of course, one of the major problems of having heath insurance connected to employment, as is generally the case in the U.S. Flexibility could be a good thing. Self-employment could be a good thing. However, when one is not part of a big group, health insurance is not affordable. For ...Geoffrey Ames added 5 days ago
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2A magical intercontinental cycling tour. biking through Europe and Asiayour dream tour?Geoffrey Ames added 7 days ago
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