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Budget Showdown 2012 and the 98% Mandate
As the 2012 Election approaches, economic reform is one of the most important things on voter's minds. Will Obama's policies really deliver on his promises?
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Walmart Warehouse Workers Fight for the Future of Work
Workers responsible for moving an estimated $1 trillion worth of goods a year through the global economy are paid low wages, often denied breaks and basic protective gear, and …
Private Police Will Be On Beat Should Wall Street Regulators Fall off “Cliff”
Four years after the economic crash of 2008, Wall Street has still not been held accountable for its actions. It seems private actions by those directly affected is the …
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Barry Commoner: Feminist Environmentalist
Jill S. Schneiderman remembered the legacy of scientist and activist Barry Commoner who she describes as a
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California’s Historic Opportunity to End Death Penalty
Actor John Cusack shares a letter from Jesuit Priest and peaceful activist John Dear discusses the historic moment for California brought on by Proposition 34
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Unionized Public Water Service Workers Are Striking Against Privatization in Detroit, and More
In today's On the News segment: Unionized public water service workers in Detroit are risking their jobs by going on strike to protest a new contract signed by the …
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Dueling California Measures Set to Tax Rich, Gut Unions
On November 6 Californians will vote whether to approve the largest tax hike on the wealthy in that state since 1978, and its the Unions who are going to …
Lack of State and Federal Oversight of Offshore Fracking Could Imperil the Santa Barbara Coastline
While a drilling company with an erratic history and cavalier leadership leverages expansion of its onshore operations with ocean drilling by the risky and increasingly notorious method of hydraulic …
Noam Chomsky On Occupy Wall Street’s Anniversary and the Upcoming Election
Professor Noam Chomsky discusses Occupy Wall Streetu2019s one year anniversary and how progressives and activists should approach the 2012 election.
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Western Powers Double Down on Syria’s Destruction
Money and geopolitics has caused a feeding frenzy of western nations biting and tearing at Syria, all hoping to profit from the regime's destruction.