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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Poverty and Inequality Are Getting Worse in the US, and More
In today's On the News segment: Poverty and inequality are getting worse in our country, and more.
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Why There’s No Ebola Vaccine
“If you fit into the right market demographic and can afford to pay, you get the goods. If not, tough luck.”
Economic Update: Capitalism’s Christmas Presents
This week's episode provides updates on the economics of the oil price collapse, the resumption of US-Cuba relations, and more.
Quiet Distress Among the (Ex) Rich
The fact that economic distress has moved pretty high up the food chain is a sign that this recovery isn't all that it is cracked up to be.
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Homeless People: Do You Just “Walk On By”?
Chances are, you too walk by them on the way to the office or when running errands.
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Good Economic News in the US Should Not Lead to Complacency
The Fed should wait until it sees the whites of inflation's eyes before it raises rates.
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Buying the Next Bailout
American politicians are owned. Watching them legislate is like watching dogs sit, roll over, and give you their paw.
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How State and Local Subsidies Fuel Inequality
More than one-third of the companies linked to individuals on the Forbes 400 are major recipients of taxpayer subsidies.
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Oil Prices: The Impact of the Plunge
The economic impact of falling oil prices might be bigger than you think, says Paul Krugman.
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Economic Policy Myths of 2014: Dead and Enduring
We should be glad that we put to death two very silly myths about the economy in 2014.