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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senate Decides Social Policy Cuts, and More
The Senate held a vote-a-thon to decide which policies would make it in to the budget.
From Resisting Definition to Resisting Exploitation: The Ongoing Struggle of Domestic Workers in Lebanon
The government rejects informal union of domestic workers despite its failure to address an alarming number of their deaths.
Beyond Homan Square: US History Is Steeped in Torture
Chicago's Homan Square reflects a norm rather than a deviation from US policy.
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Deep Dive: The White House’s New Memo on Drones and Privacy
Last month, President Obama released a presidential memorandum on the domestic use of drones by federal agencies.
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Venezuela Wrongly Accused of Weapons of Mass Destruction
The alarmist language used to justify US sanctions against Venezuela suggest Barack Obama is trying to channel his inner Ronald Reagan.
Israelis and Republicans Teach Each Other Politics
For a long time now, American political consultants have benefited from a lucrative sideline, selling their alleged expertise to politicians in Israel.
Department of Labor Freezes Guestworker Program After Court Ruling
The H-2B program brings foreign workers to the US to fill temporary or seasonal labor shortages in an array of low-skill, nonagricultural jobs.
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At UN Conference, Domestic Workers Push for International Labor Standards
US domestic workers are legally barred from joining unions.
The Growing Degradation of Work and Life, and What We Might Do to End It
When we combine relentless time pressure with the mind-numbing and physically destructive nature of most jobs, we have a recipe for acute human misery.
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Edison’s Bright Idea
The inventor wished the sun could power his inventions.