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Syriza and the Greek Elections: The Tough Questions That Must Be Asked
Will Syriza make an honest effort to cleanse the Greek system of corruption and patronage, or will we see a return to the old ways?
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We Say Water Is a Right
2014 was a year of struggle in Ireland against water charges.
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Do the United States’ Hungry Children Matter?
Can't we all agree that policies aimed at helping impoverished children is the right thing to do?
Economic Update: Spinning Out of Control
This episode provides updates on Obama's State of the Union speech, and more.
SEC Examinations of Private Equity Uncover Widespread Violations of Law or Material Weaknesses
The Dodd-Frank Act, passed in the wake of the financial crisis, subjects the private equity industry to broad regulatory oversight for the first time in its history.
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Expecting the Dollar to Fall Against the Euro
Is the United States government really a riskier bet than that of Spain?
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Inequality Is Costing Us Big-Time
Americans pay more for an economy that pumps our treasure to the top than you probably think.
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William Rivers Pitt | Twenty Pounds of BS in a Ten-Pound Bag
In his State of the Union speech, President Obama said we've “turned the page” on the economic wasteland created by our Neo-Con/Neo-Liberal brain trust in Washington. In reality, however, …
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Fast Track Not a Done Deal, the People Will Stop It
The corporate media is reporting that since the Republican leadership and President Obama support Fast Track trade authority, it is a done deal.
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Deflation in Europe: We Saw It Coming
Some are panicking over a report showing that the eurozone is in deflation. But panic is the wrong reaction.