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Critical Thinking Gone Missing
In 2008 Rick Shenkman, the Editor-in-Chief of the History News Network, published a book entitled Just How Stupid Are We? Facing the Truth about the American Voter (Basic Books). …
Could Democrats Be Rebranded As the “Anti-Social Security Party?“
As Obama attempts to cut social security, it may be time to for the Democratic Party to rethink their political ethics.
El Salvador’s Gang Problem: A Difficult Artifact of Globalization
El Salvador's gang problem is a reminder of the country's ongoing position as economic punching bag.
Supply Chain Problems Hitting Hospitals Near You
Recent report on massive drug shortages in hospitals around the country reveals corporate greed is more valued than the health of patients.
Obama Administration Takes Aim at TPP Countries’ Public Interest Policies in New Report
Report indicts health, financial, religious and other sensitive policies as u201ctrade barriersu201d to be eliminated, spotlighting contentiousness of TPP negotiations.
Dean Baker | India Strikes Blow Against Big Pharma
The result of stronger and longer drug patents is incredibly high drug prices.
The World Trade Organization’s “Papal” Conclave
It is fascinating to look at the demographics of the candidates.
Time for Domestic Workers to Enjoy Equal Rights and Recognition
As we increasingly rely on cheap domestic labor, we are allowing abusive employers to hold deportation over workers' heads to exploit them.
Republicans Criticize Government Spending Unless It Lowers Our Wages
Republicans criticize government spending when it is about making our lives better. Of course, by definition all government spending is done to make our lives better. (In a democracy government spending is …
Beyond Deficit Scare-Mongering
Ellen Frank: Conservatives' real aim in their fiscal brinkmanship is to gut Social Security and Medicare.