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The Scene of the Crime
A reporter’s journey to My Lai and the secrets of the past. By Seymour M. Hersh
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The Curse of Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew, who died Monday at 91, was in his final years more than a man: He was a myth, a global idea—an intellectual cult built around the idea that not all autocrats are bad; they can be enlightened philosopher-kings too, leading their countries to prosperity and power without the hassle of liberal democracy.
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In 2016 campaign, the lament of the not quite rich enough
Once sought after, many bundlers are now afterthoughts amid the super PAC money chase. By Matea Gold and Tom Hamburger.
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Regulatory Capture, Captured on Video
SEC official slobbers over private equity titans, suggests his son might want a job in the field. By Matt Taibbi.
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Deescalating Europe’s Politics of Resentment
In 2010, Greece had no right to borrow from German – or any other European – taxpayers, because its public debt was unsustainable. Five years later, the consequences – open animosity toward and from Germany, a humanitarian crisis, and a mountain of unserviceable debt – could not be clearer. By Yanis Varoufakis.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership Seen as Door for Foreign Suits Against U.S.
The 12-nation accord would let foreign corporations challenge American actions and regulations that hurt their business, a classified document obtained by The Times says.
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The War on Poverty: Was It Lost?
Both liberals and conservatives tend to resist the idea that poverty has fallen dramatically since 1964, although for different reasons. Conservatives’ resistance is easy to understand. They have argued since the 1960s that the federal government’s antipoverty programs were ineffective, counterproductive, or both... By Christopher Jencks
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American Doctors Are Killing Themselves and No One Is Talking About It
It’s estimated that at least 400 U.S. doctors kill themselves every year. Many are struggling with depression, anxiety, or addiction.
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An Important Victory at the Supreme Court for Pregnant Women
The Supreme Court compromises a smart new rule into existence. By Dahlia Lithwick
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Jim Baker’s Tart Message for Bibi at J Street
Bush 41’s secretary of state came out swinging at Israel yesterday. He hasn’t changed—but the Republican Party sure has.
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Piketty's Three Big Mistakes
Thomas Piketty's theory about income inequality has taken a triple hit from an MIT graduate student.
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Major Antarctic ice survey reveals dramatic melting
Coastal ice shelves are thinning and the process is speeding up, making it easier for land ice to reach the sea and raise global sea levels
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Upset by Warren, U.S. banks debate halting some campaign donations
Big Wall Street banks are so upset with Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren's call for them to be broken up that some have discussed withholding campaign donations to Senate Democrats in symbolic protest...
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Sensitive Military Gear Ended up on EBay, Craiglist
Thermal optic imaging and night vision devices to spot roadside bombs went missing and ended up online, says a Navy document.
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Fleece Force
How Police And Courts Around Ferguson Bully Residents And Collect Millions
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Letter from Amsterdam
Occupying the Maagdenhuis in protest is a minor tradition here. In 1969, students did so for five days. Now, it’s been almost a month. Back then, students and teachers were generally on opposite sides of the barricades, or at least teachers represented the establishment. Now... By George Blaustein
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TSA’s Secret [~$900M] Behavior Checklist to Spot Terrorists
Fidgeting, whistling, sweaty palms. These are just a few of the suspicious signs that the Transportation Security Administration directs its officers to look out for in airport travelers, according to a confidential document obtained...
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Can Alabama Crack Down on Predatory Lending?
With skyrocketing annual interest rates on payday loans, borrowers often don’t have enough money left over to cover rent and groceries.
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Is a New Political System Emerging in This Country?
Based on developments in our post-9/11 world, we could be watching the birth of a new American political system and way of governing for which, as yet, we have no name.
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On Amish Time
Awhile ago, having just moved to Ohio from the east coast, I decided to spend New Year’s Eve with the Amish. Well, not really with the Amish but in the place where the Amish live: Amish country...
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