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“Workers Are Constantly on the Edge of the Knife“
Rep. George Miller talks about the inequities associated with just-in-time scheduling, especially problematic for the 7.5 million part-time workers who say they wish to have full-time positions.
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James O’Keefe Cronies Unveiled in Attempted Sting on CMD
O'Keefe's long-time ally Ryan Sorba turned up at a conference, asking CMD's executive director for political advice in an effort to get her to discuss strategy on tape.
The Gentrification of Birmingham, Alabama
As Birmingham celebrates its 50 years forward proclamation, the city should not be simply reduced to iconic imagery while present-day racial justice is neglected.
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New Study: Proposition 47 Would Help California Address Overcrowded Prisons
A measure on the November ballot would reclassify six non-violent felonies to misdemeanors.
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Local and State Police Involved in Sensitive Hemisphere Program
Federal, state and local police are utilizing an unclassified but “law enforcement sensitive” program, known as Hemisphere, which provides nearly unfettered access to an enormous database.
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Reconceiving Change in the Age of Parasitic Capitalism
Massive economic damage and human suffering resulting from the 2008 financial crisis continue unabated while the implications of this crisis continue to elude us.
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A Moment of Restorative Justice
While the US criminal justice system offers revenge as its principal method of restitution, families may find better solutions for achieving remorse and true rehabilitation.
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Foodies, Feds and Factory Farms: Why We Need Vegans Now More Than Ever
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has made it quite clear as well that every stage of livestock production contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
The Affordable Care Act and Part-Time Employment: A Family-Friendly Policy
Involuntary part-time employment been trending downward throughout the recovery, despite the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act.
US Intelligence Official: No Evidence ISIL Is Planning Imminent Attack on the US
Obama's plan to support the Shi'a and Kurds in Iraq could worsen sectarianism fighting, and a new report says arms sent to moderate Syrian rebels have ended up in …