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Justice Roberts Fixes Supreme Court Schedule; Will Help Romney, Big Business Dominate Election
Citizens United, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that helped bring even more corporate money into politics, has already made history. Outside groups have spent record amounts influencing the 2012 …
The Occupied Amendment: Rep. Ted Deutch on Banning Corporate Campaign Money
In December Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) joined with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to introduce the OCCUPIED constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United campaign finance decision. It stands for
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The Job Stall
However you look at the jobs report, it's a stunning reminder of how anemic the recovery has been u2013 and how perilously close the nation is to falling into …
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Spotlight G20: Will Mexico Lead Action on Biofuels, Food Crisis?
Mexico could lead the way on food security, but will it?
Economic Update: “Parental Leave” in US Jobs Lags All Other Advanced Countries
Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis. The show begins with updates …
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Pity the Poor Billionaires
The so-called u201cmega-donors,u201d are upset that their massive contributions are being exposed to public view.
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Failure to Focus on Labor Rights Hurts Dems
Democrats shouldn't downplay labor and collective bargaining issues.
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Standing up to Jamie Dimon: Is it SAFE?
“Jamie Dimonu2019s bravado railing against financial reform has morphed into contrition and a heavy diet of humble pie.”
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A Diabolical Mix: US Wages and European Austerity
"What if Europe and the US converged on a set of economic policies that brought out the worst in both u2013 European fiscal austerity combined with a declining share …
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Win or Lose on June 5, Advocates Agree Wisconsin Progressive Movement Must Continue
The recall election of Gov. Scott Walker is coming up on June 5, and now it isn't about assembling large crowds with grievances; it is about getting out the …