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The Debate: A Masterful Liar Defeats a Man Without Conviction
Leo Panitch: Romney's defense of small banks, small businesses and the middle class is disingenuous, but Obama share's too many of the same assumptions to counterattack.
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The Media Can Now Get the Electoral Horse Race It Wants
Matt Stoller: Will this debate matter? Probably, at least in the short-term.
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At Last Night’s Debate: Romney Told 27 Myths In 38 Minutes
Romney repeatedly misleading viewers. He spoke for 38 minutes of the 90 minute debate and told at least 27 myths:
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Walmart Warehouse Workers Fight for the Future of Work
Workers responsible for moving an estimated $1 trillion worth of goods a year through the global economy are paid low wages, often denied breaks and basic protective gear, and …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Unionized Public Water Service Workers Are Striking Against Privatization in Detroit, and More
In today's On the News segment: Unionized public water service workers in Detroit are risking their jobs by going on strike to protest a new contract signed by the …
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Dueling California Measures Set to Tax Rich, Gut Unions
On November 6 Californians will vote whether to approve the largest tax hike on the wealthy in that state since 1978, and its the Unions who are going to …
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New Congressional Report Cites Shoddy Intelligence and Privacy Concerns in Probe of US-Based Counterterrorism Centers
Congressional inquiry finds flaws in domestic counterterrorism program's fusion centers.
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Three Ways Romney Can Still Win the Election
Romney may be shooting himself in the foot at every turn, but the race could still be very close thanks to a GOP trifecta of lies, dark money and …
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Schneiderman Files Suit Against JP Morgan Chase for “Multiple Fraudulent and Deceptive Acts“
New York's attorney general files a lawsuit against the big bank for securities fraud, but where's the federal mortgage task force?
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Thousands Make Last Plea to Include Climate Change in Presidential Debates
Climate issues are absent this election, but research shows that merely mentioning a topic during the TV debates could help elevate it in voters' minds.