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Working Today: In New Book, Rank-and-File Unionists Talk Shop
Elizabeth Gottlieb's “We Are One: Stories of Work, Life and Love” showcases the benefits wrought by contemporary unions.
Concerns About China Resurrect an Economic Zombie
“Scare stories about our supposed financial dependence on China just keep shambling along.”
On the News With Thom Hartmann: 1.5 Million US Households Live in Extreme Poverty, and More
In today's On the News segment: The number of Americans living on less than $2 a day has doubled in the last two decades; women fighting for equal pay …
Who Cares About Leon Trotsky?
Paul Le Blanc's new biography of Leon Trotsky covers some familiar ground, but also offers a new take on his life and writings.
Greening the US Energy Workforce
The solar and wind industries are generating new jobs as fossil fuel companies fire thousands of workers.
Eduardo Galeano Connected the Dots Between Colonialism, Capitalism and Racism
The historical analysis contained in “Open Veins of Latin America” is voluminous, eye-opening and masterfully interconnected by Galeano.
Greece: A Perfect Storm
On the streets of Athens, Greeks are divided about how to save their economy, but some are hopeful.
A Revolutionary New Coalition Stands for Community Rights in Colorado
A coalition embodying a range of economic and environmental justice fights is coming together to challenge the basis for state preemption.
Economic Update: When Profits Come First
This episode provides updates on extreme poverty, and more.
Private Global Interest Organization Performs Corporate Takeover of Our Education Systems
The increase in standardized testing is spearheaded by a private global interest organization called the OECD.