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TODAY’S TOP STORIES MARCH 31ST, 2010
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Exposing the Deep Swamp of Republican Hypocrisy — How a Party Alienated the Nation

“I grew up in a profoundly Republican home so I can remember when you wore a very different face than the one we see now.”READ MORE

Russell King / Russ’ Filtered News

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Obama and Dems Put a Stop to the Republicans’ Kickback Cash Cow in the College Loan Industry

For years, Sallie Mae fed on taxpayers to finance Republican campaigns and private golf courses for their executives. No more. READ MORE

Alexander Zaitchik / AlterNet

How Afraid Are You?

Threats of violence are stinking up the air in America — and they need to be taken seriously. We need your help. READ MORE

Don Hazen / AlterNet


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Dissident Catholic Bishop Calls for Pope to Resign over Sex Abuse Scandal

Prominent Catholics say the Pope must be ready to answer questions about “the largest institutional crisis in centuries, possibly in history.” READ MORE

By Amy Goodman / Democracy Now!

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Hedges: Is America Yearning for Fascism?

We can laugh at the desperate people who threaten violence against elected officials. But they are not the fools. We are. READ MORE

By Chris Hedges / Truthdig

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Moby on Why He Went Vegan and What He Thinks of ‘Conscientious Carnivores’

The author of ‘Gristle’ discusses his biggest food influences, why we should stop subsidizing support factory farms and agribusiness, and why he’s optimistic about the future. READ MORE

By Kerry Trueman / AlterNet

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Our Government Is Planning to Stay at War for the Next 80 Years — Anyone Got a Problem with That?

Without public debate and without congressional hearings, a segment of the Pentagon and fellow travelers have embraced a doctrine known as the Long War. READ MORE

By Tom Hayden / LA Times

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Why I Tried to Put the Cuffs on Karl Rove

We could not allow this war criminal to tout his book around the country and get away with describing anything tied to Bush as courageous. READ MORE

By Jodie Evans / AlterNet

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Obama’s Next Major Task: Jobs

We need $300 billion for jobs, and we need it now. READ MORE

By Robert B. Reich / Robert Reich’s Blog

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What If Fox News Actually Wants Mob Violence?

talkers did their best to trivialize the illegal, terrorist threats made against elected officials, and implied they were deserved. READ MORE

By Eric Boehlert / Media Matters for America

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The $250,000 Joint

A single joint smoked by Amir Varick Amma cost him an additional 5 years in prison, and taxpayers roughly $250,000. READ MORE

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