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How the Drone Warfare Industry Took Over Our Congress
At the Unmanned Systems Fair on September 21, the latest drone technology was on display. The drone fair, which took place in the lobby of the Rayburn House Office …
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Suncor Tar Sands Refinery Leaks Crude Into South Platte River
Colorado officials fear that vast amounts of petroleum have been leaking into the South Platte River from a broken pipeline at a refinery operated by tar sands producer Suncor.
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Former Chase Banker Admits His Bank Pushed Minorities into Subprime Mortgage Loans
One of the most pernicious practices in which the nation’ biggest banks engaged during the lead up to the financial crisis was pushing minority borrowers into subprime loans, even …
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Support for Tea Party Drops Even in Strongholds, Survey Finds
Support for the Tea Party — and with it, the Republican Party — has fallen sharply even in places considered Tea Party strongholds, according to a new survey. …
Pro-Walker Ads, Courtesy of Koch Industries
The Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has teamed up with Wisconsin's right-wing John K. MacIver Institute on a website and TV ad to support Governor Scott Walker as he …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: This Winter, the Poor Will Find It More Difficult to Stay Warm, and More
In today's On the News segment: Global markets surge as central banks around the world step up to bail out the euro, more and more poor people won't be …
Politics Matter: Changes in Unionization Rates in Rich Countries, 1960-2010
Researchers have offered several explanations for the decline in unionization. Many emphasize that “globalization” and the technological advances embodied in the “new economy” have made unions obsolete. However, if …
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Best Job in the Neighborhood – and They Own It
“I can tell you before Evergreen, we felt like there was nothing left for us,” says Tim Nolen. He and his fellow Evergreen Cooperative worker-owners live in Cleveland’s Greater …
What If They Sent in Social Services to Help Occupations Instead of Riot Cops to Bust Heads?
Occupations across the country have struggled to feed and shelter the least fortunate among us, and then faced often violent police crackdowns at great taxpayer expense. Pause for a …
Why a Federal Judge Trashed the SEC’s Settlement With Citigroup
When the Securities and Exchange Commission struck a deal with Citigroup over a failed security that the bank sold to investors, we asked whether regulators had handed Citigroup too …