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Obama and Wall Street Push for Passage of TPP During “Lame Duck” Session
President Obama, Wall Street and the corporations are pushing for a vote in Congress in the “lame duck” congressional session.
The Struggle Against “Unification” in the Voting Booth
What is clear is that many, if not most, sincere and rational voters on either side lack enthusiasm for their party's presumptive nominee.
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Latin Night at Pulse: Homophobia, Islamophobia and the White Left
Ignoring Latino issues is not new in the discourse of the white left. It is par for the course.
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How One French Town Combines Welcome for Migrants, Ecology and Social Emancipation
Grande-Synthe is one of the very few French towns that welcome hundreds of migrants with dignity and respect.
Prison Boycott in Illinois Targets Costs of Incarceration
There are signs of a rising spirit of resistance that has not been seen since the Attica rebellion in 1971.
Donald Trump and the Rise of the Far Right on Both Sides of the Atlantic
On both sides of the pond, traditional conservatism is being challenged by a new fascistic politic.
Corporate Lobbyists Lash Out at Possibility of Clinton Picking Progressive VP
Lobbyists and financial services executives are heaping pressure on Hillary Clinton, urging her not to pick a progressive running mate.
Koch Front Groups Are Defending ExxonMobil’s Anti-Science Campaigns
The Kochs have spent over $88 million in “traceable” funding to groups attacking climate change science, policy and regulation.
Trump’s Campaign Now Has Less Money Than Many Congressional Campaigns
The Trump campaign has set up a funding gap far more dramatic than we see in a typical presidential race.
Nurses Say “No” to Staffing by Robot: 5,000 Strike in Minnesota
The immediate sticking point is health insurance, but this is also a showdown over nurses' power on the job.