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Is There an Alternative for Capitalist Economics and Politics? Richard Wolff Says Yes
Few are better equipped than economist Richard Wolff, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, to address the massive failings and inequalities of capitalism.
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Save Social Security: Paul Krugman for Treasury Secretary
A push is on to get the Nobel Prize winner in economics the position in the new Obama administration.
Economic Update: Our Unjust Federal Tax System
Updates on how the new US tax deal favors the rich, deepening student loan problems, and how 2012 benefited billionaires. Analysis of possible conversion from a war-oriented to a …
Debate on Controversial Natural Gas Drilling Technique as New York Moratorium May Expire
New research by NOAA and the U. of Colorado says methane - a potent greenhouse gas - may be escaping from gas sites at much higher rates than previously …
Ecuador vs. the Bankers
President Correa passes legislation that raises taxes on financial sector to finance a Human Development Bond.
Neoliberalizing Nature and Privatizing the Air
Climate writer Patrick Bond: In 2013 bankers will increase their efforts to make money out of the climate crisis and put a dollar value on everything.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: GOP Undeterred by 2011 Credit Downgrade After Last Debt Limit Showdown, and More
In today's On the News segment: Supreme Court throws out challenge to law banning guns in Georgia's churches, and more.
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Fox News Takes on the No Billionaires Campaign
The NoBillionairesCampaign just received its biggest boost yet: harsh criticism from Fox News, the network owned by billionaire Rupert Murdoch.
America Before Capitalism: Historical Perspective
In this installment of America Beyond Capitalism, Gar Alperovitz considers the changes in technology and social organization in the US from 1790 to the present.
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“Promised Land” Gives Only Partial Picture of Fracking’s Negative Consequences
Contamination of land and water is addressed; less so fracking's links to climate change, earthquakes, other problems.