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How to Keep Track of Our Crumbling Empire? Let’s Put Occupied Countries on Our Coins 

There’s likely some international law against issuing currency for another country. But we shouldn’t let something like national sovereignty get in the way. READ MORE

By Jason Mark / AlterNet

Was Atkins Right? Scientists Say Carbs — Not Fat — Are the Biggest Problem with America’s Diet 

There’s a growing body of scientific evidence that until now has been treated as nutritional poison: Fat is good, carbs are bad. READ MORE

By Ed Bruske / Grist.org

To the Gay Community: Now That You Can Join the Military, Please Don’t! 

As we struggle to find a more civilized way to treat each other in this world, let us recognize the commonalities in the fight for gay rights and the fight to end war. READ MORE

By Medea Benjamin / AlterNet

7 Reasons Why Capitalism Can’t Recover Anytime Soon  

There are important social, political and economic developments that belie the rosy predictions of politicians. READ MORE

By Shamus Cooke / BuzzFlash

11 Things You Need to Know About the Carcinogen Discovered in Drinking Water 

When you see news reports about a cancer-causing chemical in drinking water everywhere you turn, you probably have a few questions. READ MORE

By Rebecca Sutton / AlterNet

Police State: “Lefty” San Francisco Can Throw People in Jail For Sitting on a Sidewalk 

Propelled by wealthy donors and business interests, a new sit-lie ordinance in San Francisco gives police the power to fine and arrest people for resting on the sidewalk. READ MORE

By Tana Ganeva / AlterNet

 

Harry Reid Gives Dan Choi His West Point Ring Back
By Steve Benen | Washington Monthly

First Responders Bill Finally Passes — Conservatives Who Exploited First Responders Stayed Silent
By Steve M. | No More Mister Nice Blog

Senate Finally Passes START — Kerry Rips Into GOP for Lying
By Joan McCarter | Daily Kos

Lying Sarah Palin Crowned “Misinformer of the Year”
By Julianne Escobedo Shepherd | AlterNet

John McCain Opposes Military Suicide Prevention Bill
By Julianne Escobedo Shepherd | AlterNet

Food Safety Bill to Finally Become Law
By Tara Lohan | AlterNet

Watch: Michael Moore Talks Wikileaks, Assange’s Rape Charge on Rachel Maddow
By Julianne Escobedo Shepherd | AlterNet

Still from “Reel Injun.” Filmmakers Look Behind Hollywood’s Lens on Race

 

A group of activist filmmakers combat racism and make change inside and outside Tinseltown. READ MORE

By Greg Varner / ColorLines

15 Dirty Big Pharma Tricks That Rip You Off and Risk Your Health for Profit

Even during a recession, pharma is still the nation’s third most profitable sector. Here are some of the dirty tricks it employs to stay on top.READ MORE

Martha Rosenberg / AlterNet