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This Is What a Humane Economy Looks Like
The severe crisis crippling Spain is also sparking some creative responses, such the Okonomia project.

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PBS Drone Coverage Brought to You by Drone Makers
The PBS Nova broadcast

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Unemployment Edges Up to 7.9 Percent as Economy Adds 157,000 Jobs
Fiscal cliff concerns appear to have no impact whatsoever on hiring.

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Morsi Slams New Lid on Labor Rights
After fighting against an oppressive regime, labor activists in Egypt continue to struggle against former allies for their rights.

#132 Mexican Student Movement Confronts New President
A YouTube video sparks a mass student movement protesting against newly elected President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto.

Is Egypt on the Brink of Collapse? Sharif Abdel Kouddous Reports from Restive City of Port Said
Ongoing mass protests have led the Egyptian government to declare a state of emergency.

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Meet the Contractors Turning America’s Police Into a Paramilitary Force
You should know about them because they may already know about you.

On the News With Thom Hartmann: New Reports Finds 44 Percent of Americans One Financial Shock Away From Ruin, and More
A stunning new report finds that 44% of Americans are just one financial shock away from complete ruin.

Warehouse Workers of America Walmart Contractor to Pay More Than $1 million in Stolen Wages
California has ordered a Southern California warehouse that processes merchandise for Walmart and other retailers to pay more than $1 million in stolen wages.

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Guantanamo Judge Orders Government to Immediately Suspend Secret Censor’s Ability to Interrupt Military Commission
Unidentified eavesdropper ordered to stop cutting feed to Gitmo courtroom.