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Working-Class Movement Fights for Local Authority
Davis Cohen sat down with Make the Road New York to talk about the rising tide of local law making.
Greece Must Leave the Euro to Avoid Greater Misery From Austerity
Abandoning the euro offers the possibility of putting the needs of the Greek people before those of international banks.
Greece Can’t Afford to Leave the Euro, Though It Should
After five years of horrendous crisis, leaving the euro would require the impossible - an efficient and capable Greek government and economy.
Billions Pledged for Nepal Reconstruction, but Still No Debt Relief
The earthquake damaged one third of the economy, but creditors won't agree on debt relief.
Supreme Court Tosses EPA Rules That Would Prevent Thousands of Asthma Cases
EPA rules limiting toxic air pollution emissions would have prevented thousands of cases of asthma, birth defects and other health problems.
As Greece Heads for Default, Citizens Prepare to Vote in Pivotal Referendum on More Austerity
Greece will hold a vote this Sunday on whether to accept an austerity package of budget cuts and tax hikes in exchange for new loans.
States Are Fighting to Keep Towns From Offering Their Own Broadband
Two more states side with telecoms, which have lobbied against cities becoming providers.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senators Vote for Fast Track on Trade Deals, and More
If you don't like any part of the upcoming trade deals, too bad.
IMF and Germany Are Hell-Bent on Finishing Off Even a Moderate Left in Greece
The more compromises Greece makes, the more compromises the IMF demands.
Economic Update: Pope Questions Capitalism
This episode provides updates on the US' awful record on paid leave, and more.