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Wall Street Sales Tax Moves Away From the Children’s Table
Those who are serious about reducing inequality support a FTT, the other politicians are sitting at the children's table.
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Immigrant Youth to Presidential Candidates: Promises Will Not Win Our Support
Immigrant Youth to the Presidential Candidates: enough with promises, demand immigration changes today.
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Tantrums Unleashed After Rainbows Illuminate White House
The Supreme Court's affirmation of the right to marry and its rainbow striped afterglow unleashed conservative tantrums.
Staying Human in Time of Climate Change: Author on Science, Grief and Hope
For geographer and author M Jackson, knowing climate science isn't enough. We need to get our hearts involved too.
Pope Calls for Rethinking the Outdated Criteria That Rule the World
Pope Francis' revolutionary encyclical addresses not just climate change but the banking crisis.
Dean Baker | Greece and the Euro After the Referendum
To the great consternation of the eurozone leadership, the Greek people rejected the austerity package offered.
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Holding Politicians to Their Word: Let’s Get Money Out of Politics
All across the country, people are finding ways to ensure the momentum for campaign finance reforms continues to build.
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Ohio’s Hypocrisy on Legalizing Pot
A crew of major investors has just submitted 700,000 signatures for a vote on a state constitutional amendment to legalize.
US Policy Driving Militarization in Guatemala
US policy in Central America has contributed to corruption and the increased presence of the military in day-to-day life.
Feds Awarded Colorado Charter Schools $46 Million Because of “Hiring and Firing” Rules
Once again, the situation in Colorado is symptomatic of failures endemic to the program.