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Faced With Police Violence, Thousands Return to Spanish Parliament
Amid anti-austerity protests throughout Spain, the government announced more than 50 billion dollars in cuts to public spending.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Files Civil Suit Against JP Morgan Chase, and More
In today's On the News segment: New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman u2013 who also chairs the President's mortgage fraud task force u2013 filed a civil suit against JP …
In Move That Stunned Advocates, Jerry Brown Vetoes Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights
Brownu2019s decision is indeed surprising given his progressive leanings on most issues.
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Key Part of Voter ID Law in Pennsylvania Is Delayed for Election
Pennsylvania is one of a number of swing states that could make the difference in the presidential race.
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The Real Romney Emerges
Paul Krugman: It is a revelation to see Mr. Romney and friends swallowing the prolefeed whole.
The Week Ahead: Wednesday’s Presidential Debate and Friday’s Jobs Report
The biggest election news this week wonu2019t be who wins the presidential debate Wednesday night.
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Campaign Cash? Local TV News Hits Mute Button
Michael Winship: The total being spent for all the races in 2012 is projected at $6 billion this year.
Free Speech Scores a Hat Trick
Freedom of speech had a hat trick of victories last week, proving that despite the interest of law enforcement and other machinations of the state to put down protesters, …
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Pilfering Your Paycheck
Many employers in nineteen states can now keep state income taxes withheld from paychecks.
Back to $chool: College Is the Past, Prison Is the Future
Over three decades, voters in California starved their state - and so their colleges and universities - of cash.