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US Clocks Up $33 Billion Arms Sales in Eleven Months From Wars in Middle East

“In addition, the U.S. government and industry also delivered 4,500 precision-guided munitions to the GCC countries in 2015, including 1,500 taken directly from U.S. military stocks – a significant action given our military’s own needs.”

MintPress News Desk
By MintPress News Desk
US Clocks Up $33 Billion Arms Sales in Eleven Months From Wars in Middle East

“In addition, the U.S. government and industry also delivered 4,500 precision-guided munitions to the GCC countries in 2015, including 1,500 taken directly from U.S. military stocks – a significant action given our military’s own needs.”

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The Main Stream Media Gave Donald Trump $1.9 Billion In Free Advertising

What can be said of the political process when violence appears the inevitable outcome of any undesirable result? Many have called Trump a joke of a candidate, but his arrogant acceptance of — and occasional stated desire for — violence during rallies proves there is no comedic tinge to the mockery of politics he’s creating.

Claire Bernish
By Claire Bernish
The Main Stream Media Gave Donald Trump $1.9 Billion In Free Advertising

What can be said of the political process when violence appears the inevitable outcome of any undesirable result? Many have called Trump a joke of a candidate, but his arrogant acceptance of — and occasional stated desire for — violence during rallies proves there is no comedic tinge to the mockery of politics he’s creating.

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Nearly 10% Of Democratic Party Superdelegates Are Lobbyists

When it comes to presidential primaries, there isn’t a whole lot of “democracy” in the Democratic Party.

Michael Krieger | Liberty Blitzkrieg
By Michael Krieger | Liberty Blitzkrieg
Nearly 10% Of Democratic Party Superdelegates Are Lobbyists

When it comes to presidential primaries, there isn’t a whole lot of “democracy” in the Democratic Party.

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Billion Dollar Israeli Gas Grab Behind Past 15 Years Of War On Gaza

When gas was discovered in Palestine in 1999, Yasser Arafat proclaimed it was a “gift from God.” So what’s stopping the country from exploiting that gas to the tune of an estimated $2.5 billion to $7 billion, and relieving a host of development problems? MintPress investigates.

Sean Nevins
By Sean Nevins
Billion Dollar Israeli Gas Grab Behind Past 15 Years Of War On Gaza

When gas was discovered in Palestine in 1999, Yasser Arafat proclaimed it was a “gift from God.” So what’s stopping the country from exploiting that gas to the tune of an estimated $2.5 billion to $7 billion, and relieving a host of development problems? MintPress investigates.

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MintPress Investigates: School Districts Using GPS, Ankle Bracelets, & Smartphone Tracking On Truant Kids

GPS monitoring, ankle bracelets, smartphone tracking — these are just some of the tactics school districts are imposing on truant students. And software companies eager to pad out their bottom lines with government funds are happy to help.

Michelle Matisons
Seth Sandronsky
By Michelle Matisons
And Seth Sandronsky
MintPress Investigates: School Districts Using GPS, Ankle Bracelets, & Smartphone Tracking On Truant Kids

GPS monitoring, ankle bracelets, smartphone tracking — these are just some of the tactics school districts are imposing on truant students. And software companies eager to pad out their bottom lines with government funds are happy to help.

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Teachers To Gates Foundation: Stop Pushing Corporate Education Reform!

Seattle rally puts focus on how what kids need for authentic learning is absent from corporate-driven policies.

Andrea Germanos
By Andrea Germanos

Seattle rally puts focus on how what kids need for authentic learning is absent from corporate-driven policies.

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US Bill Blocking Iran’s Ambassador Infringes On UN Sovereignty

A new bill that would block those on the U.S. State Department’s Known Terrorists List from entering the U.S. could infringe on international law by impeding the U.N.’s work.

Frederick Reese
By Frederick Reese
US Bill Blocking Iran’s Ambassador Infringes On UN Sovereignty

A new bill that would block those on the U.S. State Department’s Known Terrorists List from entering the U.S. could infringe on international law by impeding the U.N.’s work.

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