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Greece: Possible Scenarios and Hope on the Left
Translated Thursday 10 May 2012, by Gene Zbikowski and reviewed by Henry Crapo. The formation of a coalition government following the legislative elections seems impossible. Despite the resounding success …
Creating a New Economy for the Poor, Starting With Women in the Third World
In many ways, despite advances in technology, the exploitation of the poor by the haves has not changed much over the past few centuries - nor has ignoring those …
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In Search of Stripper Solidarity: Can Professional Dancers Find Workplace Justice?
The last time I danced at a strip club in Manhattan, I paid an $80 “house fee” to work. I was shouted at for slouching in my seat and …
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Ten Most Racist Practices of Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County. (Photo: Gage Skidmore / Flickr)Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a formal legal complaint against Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s …
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Monsanto’s Minions in California
(Photo: mike / Flickr)Kathy Fairbanks, spokeswoman with the Coalition Against the Costly Food Labeling Proposition, says requiring labels on genetically engineered food would increase food prices. What she doesn't …
Seniors’ Social Security Garnished for Student Debts
(Photo: Francisco Osorio, John Ott; Edited: Lance Page / Truthout) Congress has also given lenders draconian collection powers to extort not just the original principal and interest on student …
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Of Bedrooms and Boardrooms
The 2012 election should be about what’s going on in America’s boardrooms, but Republicans would rather it be about America’s bedrooms. Mitt Romney says he’s against same-sex marriage; President …
Drones in US Flight Paths: What Could Go Wrong?
On March 9th the Federal Aviation Administration requested comments from the public on drone test sites. On May 8th, lengthy comments were submitted by Not 1 More Acre! and …