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Neoliberalism: Can the Middle Class Endure Another Clinton?
The idea of neoliberalism implies a consensus across the political spectrum about markets, finances, unions, and public services.
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The Long and Grinding Road
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In Wake of Coup, Should Brazil’s Olympics Be Moved or Become a Site of Protest?
Protesters have vowed to flood the streets during the Olympics.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Union Membership Is Declining, and More
In today's On the News segment: As union membership has taken a tumble in the US, the richest Americans are getting richer; Chinese chicken is being labeled as a …
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What I Learned From the Mining Community That Produced My Engagement Ring
Fair trade certification has improved gold mining conditions, but current oversight mechanisms still leave workers vulnerable.
Crisis Narratives and the Ongoing Drought in Ethiopia
More than 10 percent of Ethiopia's population is currently facing drought-related food insecurity.
How Teenagers Got Police to Back Down and Remove Military-Grade Weaponry From Their High Schools
Los Angeles high school students and organizers forced police to remove grenade launchers and M-16s from their arsenals.
France’s Nuit Debout Movement’s White, Middle-Class Problem
The movement's comparisons to Spain's Indignados may be premature if it fails to involve France's migrant communities.
After Empowering the 1% and Impoverishing Millions, the IMF Admits Neoliberalism Is a Failure
A report, entitled “Neoliberalism: Oversold?” is hopefully a sign of the ideology's death.