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Revolution, Elections, and Betrayal: Hard Lessons from Egypt
As the new Morsi government negotiates with the IMF, it's clear that - as in the US - elections in Egypt have not responded to citizens' revolutionary demands …
Private Equity and the 47 Percent
Romney's supporters include the head of the firm that took the most portfolio companies into bankruptcy in 2011, but he still had the gall to disparage workers who …
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Romney: A Horse of a Different Color
Ever since Joseph Smith ran for president in 1844, a rumor has circulated among Mormons that is known as the
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Gustavo Gutierrez and The Four Directions: The Red and the Black… and the Yellow and White
Ce. Uno. One: First memories. Through his daughter Raquel, I meet Gustavo Gutierrez in 1992, who by then, is already a legend. In Arizona, his name is synonymous with …
Economic Update: “History of Workers Co-ops”
We aim to explain why certain economic changes are happening.
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“Show Me Your Papers” Provision Goes Into Law in Arizona
The show me your papers provision, as section 2b of the measure has been called, is seen as one of the most egregious parts of the law that effectively …
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Free Speech or Inciting to Riot?
When I finish one of my analyses I usually look forward to a week to ten day hiatus and sometimes even wonder if I will have to hunt around …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Mitt Romney Derides His Own Electorate, and More
In today's On the News segment: Mitt Romney may have thought he was writing off President Obama's electorate - but in reality, he was writing off his own when …
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Tax-Deductible Spin
New findings may prove that David Koch, co-founder and co-owner of Koch Industries, may have played a vital role in the selection of Paul Ryan as the Republican vice-presidential …
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Chicago Teachers Union Ends Strike; Calls Victory for Public Education
More than 800 delegates voted on the contract and came out with an agreement that CTU President Karen Lewis called a victory for education.