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There is a bill in the US Senate called The National Defense Authorization Act that is being debated in Congress. The bill could give the president the power to imprison American citizens without a court hearing. President Obama has said he will veto the bill if it should pass. But how will Senate Bill 1867 affect Americans at home and abroad? Doctor Jeff Kaye, blogger and TruthOut Contributor, tells us what this could mean for Americans.
This year, like every year since the early 1980s, Chinese villages will hold local elections. The practice, which began during the country’s period of political and economic reforms, allows anyone over the age of 18 to run, but in many villages the ballot sheet is limited to a single candidate. Despite the lack of choices, elections still move forward, with even unopposed candidates campaigning as in any other election.
We all Love Thanksgiving, but as with every family holiday, you always have that 1 or 2 relatives that are Conservative and they begin to talk politics from their right-wing perspective. Here’s some great tips on how to confront right-wing lunacy on this family holiday.
Democrats are on the march, and the tide is turning…. slowy, but a change is apparent. The Republicans feel it, The Tea Party fears it, and they are both are hoping and praying for the same thing. For Democrats to ultimately shoot themselves in the foot. Senator Bernie Sanders provides us with key insights into what Progressives must do, to keep the momentum going, Help The American People, and defeat the G.O.P.’s protection of the 1%.
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