How McCain Could Win

How McCain Could Win

November 03, 2008 | No Comments

Two Obama canvassers prepare their pitch before knocking on registered Republicans’ doors in Arvada, Colorado. Photo by Kevin Moloney/The New York Times By Greg Palast, t r u t h o u t | Perspective…

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Pelosi Faces Stiff Opposition From Republican Challenger

November 03, 2008 | No Comments

Congressional candidate Dana Walsh (center) with Sen. John McCain and wife, Cindy McCain. Photo courtesy Dana Walsh for Congress By Elaine Santore November 3, 2008 Congressional candidate Dana Walsh likes to tell people about one…

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The Right’s Stealth Campaign

The Right’s Stealth Campaign

November 03, 2008 | 1 Comment

By Terry Canaan November 3, 2008 The final USA Today/Gallup poll is out today and Barack Obama holds a national lead of 11 points. A Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll puts it closer, with an…

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What Do They Have to Do to Lose Your Vote? The Trail of Broken Promises

What Do They Have to Do to Lose Your Vote?
The Trail of Broken Promises

November 02, 2008 | 2 Comments

Independent vice-presidential candidate Matt Gonzalez. Photos by Luke Thomas By Matt Gonzalez November 2, 2008 Watching the Democrats in the final weeks of the presidential election has been a lesson in revisionist history. While they…

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The Renewable Deal

The Renewable Deal

November 01, 2008 | No Comments

By Patrick Goggin November 1, 2008 The past month has forcefully opened our collective eyes to the significant vulnerabilities of our national and global economy. At its core, the current crisis arose out of an…

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Fog City Journal Comment of the Year:
A ‘D’ After Pelosi’s Name Does Not a Democrat Make

November 01, 2008 | 1 Comment

Speaker Nancy Pelosi Photo by Luke Thomas Editor’s Note: We just received this comment from NeoConvict which has earned FCJ’s prestigious Comment of the Year award and deserving of a its own separate post. November…

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Studs Terkel: The Passing of An Icon

November 01, 2008 | 1 Comment

Painting by Jennifer M. Kohnke By Stephen Lendman November 1, 2008 Despite his advanced age, the news came as a shock. An era had passed. On October 31, author, activist, actor, broadcaster, and mensch for…

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