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Why Europe’s Laws on Vacations Are Better (and How Badly Americans Get Screwed)
We work ourselves to death, while people in other countries take holidays, get family leave and have paid sick time during vacations.
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Pure Spite for Poor People
So far, conservative darlings like Scott Walker of Wisconsin and Rick Scott of Florida have been very clear where they stand. They are willing to turn down oodles of …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Mexico Is Headed for a Recount in Its Presidential Election, and More
The Republicansu2019 chances of winning Rhode Island in November just got slimmer.
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Mexico’s Election: It’s the Economy Stupid
If ever there were an election pre-ordained as a result of a countryu2019s economic performance, it would be that of Mexico.
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A Beacon of Hope in Chicago: A New Era for Worker Ownership
The Chicago workersu2019 effort is important, not only on its own terms, but as a beacon of hope and an opportunity for many others to learn about a direction …
The Military Solution: The Lessons Washington Can’t Draw From the Failure of the Military Option
Americans may feel more distant from war than at any time since World War II began.
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Economics for the 99%
The ongoing economic crisis that exploded in 2008 left many people wondering how something like this could happen. A new booklet provides answers for activists and the public at …
Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Negotiations Seal Obama’s Pro-Corporate Approach to Foreign Policy
It's not the unilaterist hubris of the Bush administration, but it's a far cry from the fair trade platform he campaigned on.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Key Regulations to Prevent Another Financial Crisis Are Being Delayed or Scrapped, and More
In today's On the News segment: One giant pharmaceutical company just got busted for putting profits ahead of peoplesu2019 lives, more than one-third of all the new regulation created …
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A New Policy in Britain, but Beware of Crony Keynesianism
oreover, as far as I can tell, none of the people responsible for that wrong turn has paid any price, not even in reputation; theyu2019re still regarded as Very …