Truthout
Op-Ed
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Who Needs Wall Street Giants?
We don't need yet another regulatory Band-Aid, we need Teddy Roosevelt to bust 'em up.
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Romney-Trump in 2012
Trump signifies everything Romney presumably doesnu2019t want people to associate with himself u2014 conspicuous wealth, arrogance, hubris, and a distinct preference for money over all other human values.
Is “Right to Work” Next on Walker’s Agenda?
Many are wondering if making Wisconsin a “Right to Work” state is next on Governor Scott Walker's agenda if he wins the recall election on June 5. Right to …
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Stigmatize the Money
In Congress and state legislatures, both sides of the aisle are awash with special-interest money.
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How to Bargain Concessions (If You Must)
Can concessions save jobs? Almost always they cannot, and certainly not in the big picture. Concessions can’t fix a collapsed market or stop offshoring, nor the 1%’s relentless assault …
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Playing Monopolis Monopoly: An Inquiry into Why We Are Making Ourselves So Miserable
Why does it seem like there isn’t enough money to pay for the things we really need? The headlines are filled with stories about our nation’s “debt problem” and …
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Pants on Fire Romney
Washington - There are those who tell the truth. There are those who distort the truth. And then there's Mitt Romney. Every political campaign exaggerates and dissembles. This practice …
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Lobby Responsibly
The big beer brewers often admonish us imbibers of their products to
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The End of the Euro: A Survivor’s Guide
In every economic crisis there comes a moment of clarity. In Europe soon, millions of people will wake up to realize that the euro-as-we-know-it is gone. Economic chaos awaits …
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Beyond Corporate Capitalism: Not So Wild a Dream
Itu2019s time to put the taboo subject of public ownership back on the progressive agenda. It is the only way to solve some of the most serious problems facing …