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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Has a Change of Heart, but Too Little, Too Late
Wasserman Schultz changed her mind on an important issue, but she and other corporate Democrats continue to betray the legacy of their party.
With the Trans-Pacific Partnership, It’s Obama and the GOP vs. the Democrats
Progressives have a real opportunity to change the Democratic Party and the country — and they should take advantage of it.
We Need to Think Beyond the Minimum of Decent Work
This International Labour Conference opens an overdue discussion on the minimum of decent work in supply chains.
Baseball Without the Umpire: The Republicans’ War on Regulations
Passing smart federal regulations is one of the best economic and social investments that we can make as a country.
Consumer Protection Bureau Releases Payday Lending Rule, Calls for Credit Union-Style Services
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray touted alternatives to payday lending Thursday.
South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters: Julius Malema and the Struggle to Continue the Revolution
For many, Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters are the answer to neoliberal policies of the African National Congress.
Weak Job Numbers Will Delay Fed Rate Hikes
At least for this purpose, the bad news is good news.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Russ Feingold Launches Student Loan Campaign, and More
Are college graduates really at fault for massive student loan debt?
Five Reasons Why Student Debt Is Skyrocketing
Grads in 2016 are the most indebted in history.
The Koch Brothers Are Using This State as Their Right-Wing Laboratory
The Kochs' plan to mold America into a land free from taxes and regulation begins with funding free-market academic programs.