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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Low Taxes on the Rich Have Furthered Inequality, and More
In today's On the News segment: Low taxes on the rich have made them much richer and have left the rest of us trying to catch up; Spokane, Washington, …
The Subprime Specter Returns: High Finance and the Growth of High-Risk Consumer Debt
Subprime lending is once again on the rise.
The US Spent a Half Billion on Mining in Afghanistan With “Limited Progress“
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction has labelled yet another project in danger of failing.
Why the Rich Think They Should Rule
Donald Trump's presidential campaign personifies the view that wealth should rule.
Overdrawn and Overworked: How Banks Are (Still) Screwing Consumers With Overdraft Fees
If one doesn't have five dollars, how is that person going to pony up an extra $35 for an overdraft fee?
Mother Nature’s Invisible Hand Strikes Back Against the Carbon Economy
The invisible hand of Mother Nature is just now beginning to settle accounts with the capitalist business model.
Economic Update: Fighting Right-Wing Economics
This episode provides updates on Flint's poisoned water, and more.
Jane Mayer Reveals History of Koch Family and the Nazis
Mayer uncovers new information about how Fred Koch joined forces with a Nazi sympathizer to build a refinery approved by Adolf Hitler.
Experts Say US Government Caves to Meat Industry in New Dietary Guidelines
While the guidelines recommend consuming less sugar, they do not recommend eating less meat.
Huge US Coal Company Declares Bankruptcy
Bad investments, cheap natural gas and air pollution regulations led to Arch's decline.