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Egypt, Hearing From Obama, Moves to Heal Rift From Protests
Egyptian leader offered condolences, and vowed to bring charges against those who had scaled the embassy walls in Cairo.
Chicago Teachers Strike Enters Fourth Day
Labor unions back striking teachers, while Democrats remain silent .
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Canada Proves the Decline of Unions is Not Inevitable
While it is assumed the unions have ran their course in the US, examples from places like Sweden and Canada prove that the end is not inevitable.
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Chicago Teachers Strike for Fair Contract (but Really for Better Schools)
At its heart, the strike is over the union's deep opposition to what it calls a corporate reform agenda that pursues a competitive or punitive relationship with teachers, rather …
Romney Tries Again with African Americans
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has a new labor focused strategy for reeling in the African American vote.
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Detroit’s Good Food Cure
What happens when the Motor City transforms itself into the capital of grow-your-own food?
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Report Shows Casino Tycoon Sheldon Adelson Stands to Save $2 Billion Under Romney’s Tax Plan, and More
In today's On the News segment: Shell Oil has been drilling in the Arctic since Sunday despite documents revealing problems with its blowout response systems, casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson …
Chris Hedges: Dems Owe Chicago Public Teachers Support for “Most Important Labor Action in Decades”
"If it does not prevail, you can be certain that the template for the attack on the union will be carried out across the country against other teachers’ unions …
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Scotts Miracle-Gro to Pay Record Fines for Poisoning Birds and Selling Illegal Pesticides
It's practically impossible to quantify how many wild birds and other wildlife were impacted by Scotts' crimes against nature, but a federal court in Ohio fined the company $4 …
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Why Five Studies Cited by Romney Further Prove His Plan Will Raise Taxes on the Middle Class
If Romney eliminated every single loophole and deduction for wealthy taxpayers, he still couldnu2019t offset the revenue loss without raising taxes on the middle class.