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Economy & Labor
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Why Is UPS Still Shipping Shark Fins Despite Public Outcry?
UPS should not be profiting by aiding this dishonorable industry.
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New Orleans Reconstruction Workers Fight to Remain
Drawn by reconstruction work, the number of Latino immigrants has nearly doubled.
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Our United States of Indebtedness
The financialization of the US economy and most Americans' lack of liquid assets have made getting into debt all too common.
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Alphabet: Less Than Meets the Eye
The reorganization of Google into Alphabet means ... well, not very much.
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Americans Have $11.85 Trillion in Household Debt. How Did We Get Here?
Think it's all due to unnecessary spending? Think again.
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Chris Christie’s Tunnel Tango
What happened to the money after the New Jersey governor killed a commuter rail tunnel?
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Will the Germans Derail the Tentative Third Greek Bailout?
The human dynamics in Greece, may trump what would normally be Germany's considerably advantaged negotiating position.
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Economic Update: System Toxicity
This episode provides updates on China's currency moves, and more.
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Maine Sail Freight Revives Salty History of Revolution, Independence
A trade adventure will embark on a journey against the poor standard of business.
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Tenants in San Francisco Fight Back Against Nuisance Evictions
San Francisco tenants are refusing to allow landlords to displace them from rent-controlled units in order to raise rents.