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US Court Ruling Boosts Vulture Funds at Developing World’s Expense
A recent U.S. court ruling over a fight between Argentina and its creditors on Wall Street will increase global poverty by making it easier for u201cvulture fundsu201d to seize …
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Disappointed, Not Surprised
Obama's speech at the State University of New York at Buffalo has faculty members disappointed over proposed ratings system for higher education institutions.
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Black-White Income Differences: What’s Happened?
The economic position of African Americans relative to White Americans has not improved over the last 40 years.
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Striking “For Our Dignity,” US Fast Food Workers Walk Off
Thousands of fast food and low-wage workers in approximately 50 US cities are walking off the job today.
“Horton” Hears a Stampeding Judicial Amendment
Compulsory arbitration agreements force employees to give up their legal right to join a class action lawsuit in order to keep their job.
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Katrina Pain Index 2013: New Orleans Eight Years Later
Eight years after Katrina, New Orleans remains incredibly poor. Nearly 100,000 people have never returned.
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Community Radio Movement Prepares for Liftoff
Groups interested in building low-power FM community radio stations need to act fast.
In Syria, Weapons of Mass Destruction Redux
If you ever doubted the erosion of popular democracy in the U.S., the next few weeks should set you straight. The simple fact is that the voting population is …
In Syria, Weapons of Mass Destruction Redux
If you ever doubted the erosion of popular democracy in the U.S., the next few weeks should set you straight. The simple fact is that the voting population is …
Labor Leader Calls on President Obama to Issue Executive Order That Honors Dr. King’s Legacy by Helping Low Wage Federal Contract Workers
Among the many fine remarks given by speakers at last Saturday's 50th Anniversary March on Washington, one in particular, we hope, might have caught President Obama's ear. In her …