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How Iraq Vets against War & Peace Groups stopped Senate bid to derail Iran Talks
(By Robert Clack) In 2013, an unprecedented diplomatic breakthrough happened when the United States and Iran, along with other world powers, reached an interim agreement […]
The Koch Brothers’ Dark Money Man: How Sean Noble got Rich undermining Democracy
(By Kim Barker and Theodoric Meyer via ProPublica) For a brief, giddy moment, Sean Noble—a little-known former aide to an Arizona congressman—became one of the […]
Fisticuffs in Parliament as Turkish Gov’t undermines Independence of Judges
(Via AFP) Lawmakers brawl as Turkey tightens grip on judiciary (via AFP) Turkey’s parliament passed a contested bill Saturday tightening the government’s grip on the […]
Race Inequality in America by Graph, from Crime Sentencing to Income
(By Juan Cole) Most death sentences are handed out for killing white people, even though African-Americans make up 50% of murder victims (they are only […]
Saudis and CIA agree to Arm Syrian “Moderates” with Advanced Anti-aircraft and Anti-tank Weapons
Saudis and CIA agree to Arm Syrian Moderates with Advanced Anti-aircraft and Anti-tank Weapons by Joshua Landis The news that the “Saudis Agree to Provide […]
Saudi Valentines elude Puritan Morals Police
(Via AFP) Saudi Valentines defy the love police (via AFP) Red roses lurk hidden in flower shop back rooms and heart-shaped chocolates are sold under […]
Beyond the disappointment of Marines: What’s Really going on in Fallujah?
(By Mustafa Habib) NIQASH visits Fallujah and finds a city in flux. While armed militias control the city and the Iraqi army stands guard outside, […]
Descent into Bigotry: 21st Century Americans increasingly negative toward Muslims, Minorities
(By Charles Kurzman via IslamiCommentary) Islamic terrorism has proved to be a relatively small threat to public safety in America since 9/11. Isolated individuals have […]
More Solar Workers in US than Coal Miners, and Solar doesn’t Poison Drinking Water
(By Juan Cole) By the end of 2013, the number of workers in the solar energy industry in the US had grown to 143,000. About […]
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