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Justice Not Triage: The Year Of The Protester

Rabbi Lawrence Troster | Posted 02.28.2012 | Religion
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Rabbi Lawrence Troster

This corporate triage is what lies behind the arrogance of the 1 percent in their treatment of the 99 percent. The result of this triage is societal unrest, instability and an inevitable increase in violence, poverty, disease and war.

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If You Take Our Money, Pay Us Fairly

Andrew Wilkes | Posted 01.18.2012 | Religion
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Andrew Wilkes

It's time for developers to adjust to paying workers a living wage as a condition of accepting taxpayer money for large-scale commercial development in the city.

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WATCH: One-Armed Veteran Snags Foul Ball

Posted 08.27.2011 | Sports
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Michael Kacer got a standing ovation after the wounded Afghanistan veteran caught a foul ball in his baseball cap at Yankee Stadium last week. Kace...

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Isaiah's message for us this weekend

Alan Elsner | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
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Alan Elsner

This Shabbat, as part of the regular synagogue service, Jews hear a reading of first 27 verses of the Book of Isaiah. It's a prelude to the Ninth of A...

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Bible Quotes on "Worldwide Intelligence Updates?"

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Joseph A. Palermo

Bush proved that the blurring of the line that separates Church and State is not only unconstitutional, it is also wholly dysfunctional.

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Obama's Rhetorical Inspirations: Presidents, Poets, and Hobbits

Aaron Zelinsky | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Aaron Zelinsky

Here are the ten sources behind the most memorable lines of Obama's address.

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Disavow, Renounce, Didn't Hear

Gershom Gorenberg | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Gershom Gorenberg

It's true that I've enjoyed some of his sermons, but I don't agree with the prophet Isaiah's political views. He doesn't speak for me. No way.

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