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Piketty’s Exploration of Modern Capital
Despite some predictable griping from the Right, Thomas Piketty's “Capital in the 21st Century” has reinforced the case that Western societies u2013 and especially America u2013 are concentrating wealth …
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Renewable Energy
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Lethal Confluence
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Capitalism by Blowtorch: Climate Change Meets Economic Growth in Vietnam
Vietnam's stunning economic growth, achieved at the cost of significant environmental destruction and cultural perturbation, leads to the questions: What is
The Boomers “Failed” Us: Climate Activist Tim DeChristopher on Anger, Love, and Sacrifice
First the anger, then the love - overcoming generational anger to find the courage required for the difficult work ahead.
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Lawsuit: Low-Income Students Assigned Too Much “Work Experience” or Free Time Instead of Classes They Need
Suit against California says “work” periods, other problems, rob kids of instructional time.
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Medicare Overpays Billions for Office Visits, Patient Evaluations
The findings by the inspector general of the US Department of Health and Human Services complement a recent review that found many doctors bill for services very differently than …
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Official Secrets: Absolute Control
Control of information by the government-corporate complex is expanding.
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Testing Narrative: José Vilson’s Vision of Race, Class and Education in the US
Jose Vilson's new book “This Is Not a Test” discusses how education reform looks and feels to those who actually have to endure it: teachers, parents and students.
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Scrimping on Women’s Pay
Low-paying jobs are growing faster than decent-paying jobs, and more women than men are getting measly wages.