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PBC News & Comment: As Hillary Launches Inevitable 2.0, Surprise Challenger Surfaces

Lincoln Chafee, the moderate GOP Senator turned Independent Rhode Island Governor, morphs into Democratic presidential candidate, surprising just about everyone…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: As Hillary Launches Inevitable 2.0, Surprise Challenger Surfaces

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Reese Erlich Offers Commentary on Iran Nuke Framework, Yemen War, Cuba and more

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Reese Erlich, the independent journalist and author who specializes in foreign policy, returns to talk about the unravelling nuclear framework deal with Iran, the expanding war in Yemen, and other matters including the opening with Cuba, sanctions on Venezuela, and a proposed trans-ocean canal in Nicaragua. Continue reading Reese Erlich Offers Commentary on Iran Nuke Framework, Yemen War, Cuba and more

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PBC News & Comment: In California Drought, Gov. Brown Favors Frackers and Corporate Farmers

As a little much-needed rain falls here, parched Californians challenge Gov. Moonbeam’s water priorities, favoring agribiz and frackers…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: In California Drought, Gov. Brown Favors Frackers and Corporate Farmers

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PBC News & Comment: Reducing Surveillance to Dick Pics, John Oliver Interviews Ed Snowden

John Oliver grills Ed Snowden in HBO interview, reducing complex issues of government surveillance to protection for our “dick pics”…… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Reducing Surveillance to Dick Pics, John Oliver Interviews Ed Snowden

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Superlawyer Burt Neuborne Breaks Down the Perfect Poetry of the First Amendment

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Prof. Burt Neuborne spent decades with ACLU, helped found Brennan Center and teaches law at NYU.  He celebrates the First Amendment and critiques the Supreme Court in his brilliant new book, Madison’s Music. Continue reading Superlawyer Burt Neuborne Breaks Down the Perfect Poetry of the First Amendment

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A Frank Conversation with Retired Congressman Barney Frank

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Barney Frank was a very effective legislator, the first member of Congress to come out as gay, the first to marry a same-sex partner; and he led the charges to end Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and to expand marriage equality. Continue reading A Frank Conversation with Retired Congressman Barney Frank