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Economy & Labor
With the “Robin Hood Tax,” a Grassroots Movement Seeks to Bring Wall Street to Heel
Across the country, movements are rising up to challenge politicians who balance public budgets on the backs of working people.
Economic Update: How Capitalism Works
This episode provides updates on the real costs of apps, and more.
Critics Say Full Text of TPP Trade Deal Is Even Worse Than They Thought
The details are out on the the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
When the Rich Took Over Our Neighborhood
Inequality in housing has reached Dickensian dimensions. The middle class is being squeezed to the edge as the rich drive up real estate values.
Duke Energy Seeks $120,000 Fine Against Nonprofit for Challenging Its Solar Monopoly
North Carolina is one of four states that do not allow third party sales of solar power.
Henry A. Giroux | Beyond Dystopian Visions in the Age of Neoliberal Authoritarianism
Casino capitalism has created a dead zones of the imagination that even Orwell could not have envisioned.
Obama, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is on Cuba
We must pressure Obama to act decisively to realize his promise to truly normalize relations with Cuba.
Creative Finance Launched Worker-Owned Co-ops in Post-Sandy New York
The Working World lets coops stabilize before repayment of loans begins.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: We Spend 90 Times More on the Military Than on Head Start, and More
The FEC fails to update rules and regulate election spending.
The Sharing Economy Is Booming in Helsinki: Here’s Why
Today's sharing scene in Helsinki is the product of a strange alchemy between an excellent education system and high rates of unemployment.