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25 Best Progressive Victories in 2012
Peter Dreier looks back at 2012 and 25 powerful progressive victories, including elections, ballot measures, court rulings, legislation and new waves of mobilization.
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Can You Fight Poverty With a Five-Star Hotel?
In case after case, the verdict was the same: The IFC likes to work with huge corporations, funding projects these companies could finance themselves.
The Financial War Against the Economy at Large
Michael Hudson continues his analysis of America's economic collapse and the myth of the fiscal cliff.
American Dynasties Perpetuated by “Cliff” Estate Tax Deal
James S. Henry: Obama's deal with GOP on estate tax ensures very rich families will continue to amass historic levels of wealth and power.
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Unemployment Unchanged at 7.8 Percent, Economy Adds 155,000 Jobs
This pace of job growth is consistent with a declining unemployment rate, but will not return us to full employment until the next decade.
In the Coal Fields, a Novel Way to Get Rid of Pensions Is Born
If you are an individual struggling with debt, your options are limited. But if you are a coal company, you may be able to take advantage of a creative …
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Fiscal Cliff Follies: Political Theater Distracts From Key Problems With the Fix
Last-minute deal continues to shift costs of crisis to the masses.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Researchers Found Republican Governor Rick Scott Suppressed Tens of Thousands of Votes for President Obama, and More
Researchers Found Republican Governor Rick Scott Suppressed Tens of Thousands of Votes for President Obama.
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The Case Against Billionaires
Itu2019s time to start funneling the riches produced by the American economy to the real job creators: working class people who are spending money.
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Thirteen Safe Bets for 2013
Michael I. Niman's projections for 2013.