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In monitoring the state of American Infrastructure, the American Society of Civil Engineers have assigned an overall grade of D to our crumbling highways, levees, and waterworks. The latest report by the ASCE paints a dismal picture: since it’s last report card in 2005, US infrastructure has actually worsened, particularly in the areas of aviation, public …

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President Obama has come under increasing criticism from conservatives for some of his economic policies. Reminiscent of the campaign-era rhetoric from the right, Obama is accused of being a socialist from Newt Gingrich to Rush Limbaugh, and a good portion of the right-wing blogosphere. One blogger warned: “Personal freedom, individual liberties and self-determination are …

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With the crashing economy making life difficult for many Americans, college students in particular are finding fewer ways to make ends meet. Tuition has risen dramatically over the past decade: in California, the average college tuition rose 37% between 2000-2007, and in 2008, it rose a whopping 9%. Obviously wages haven’t kept up with this dramatic …

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Mumia Abu Jamal is an award winning journalist and political prisoner. Today’s commentary is called Money Changers in the Temple.

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