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Economy & Labor

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Economy & Labor

Is Local Democracy Possible in the Global Era?

Can Americans ever really take charge of their common community life, given the realities of the modern political economy?
by
Gar Alperovitz,
Democracy Collaborative Press
November 15, 2012
Truthout
News
Economy & Labor

General Strike Sweeps Europe as Millions Reject Austerity

Spanish and Portuguese workers are coordinating their strike with work stoppages underway in Greece, Italy, France and Belgium.
by
Amy Goodman &
Nermeen Shaikh,
Democracy Now!
November 14, 2012
Truthout
Interview
Economy & Labor

As Talks Begin on “Fiscal Cliff,” Report Warns “Fix the Debt” a Front for More Corporate Bailouts

As the White House begins a series of meetings today on the looming “fiscal cliff,” a coalition of the largest corporate firms and advocacy groups is lobbying for…
by
Amy Goodman,
Democracy Now!
November 14, 2012
Truthout
Interview
Economy & Labor

Is the “Fiscal Cliff” a Fiction?

John Weeks: The fiscal cliff has simply been created by Congress in order to push austerity which is no solution during a recession.
by
Paul Jay,
The Real News Network
November 14, 2012
Truthout
News
Economy & Labor

On the News With Thom Hartmann: Spanish Bank Association Freezes Eviction Orders in Cases of “Extreme Hardship” Following Suicides, and More

In today’s On the News segment: Two homeowners facing eviction in Spain have committed suicide prompting the Spanish banking association to freeze all eviction orders in cases of
by
Thom Hartmann,
The Thom Hartmann Program
November 13, 2012
Truthout
Economy & Labor

Is The War on Drugs “All About the Money”?

Stephen Downing,a retired deputy chief of police for the Los Angeles Police Department and Terry Nelson, retired from Department of Homeland Security on why they support treating addiction…
by
Paul Jay,
The Real News Network
November 13, 2012
Truthout
Op-Ed
Economy & Labor

We All Need a Higher Minimum Wage

If President Obama truly believes in strengthening the middle class, he will revisit legislation to raise the minimum wage so that people can start to invest in the…
by
Dick Meister,
SpeakOut
November 12, 2012
Truthout
Economy & Labor

Economic Update: Puerto Rico: Colony and Laboratory

On Economic Update with Professor Richard Wolff, Wolff and guests will discuss the current state of the economy, both locally and globally in relation to the economic crisis.
by
Richard D. Wolff,
Truthout
November 11, 2012
Truthout
News Analysis
Economy & Labor

Union Loss in Bend, Oregon: The Game Is Rigged, but Not the Fight

In 2010/2011, workers at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, Oregon came together to join Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 49 to improve their conditions and strengthen their…
by
Mark Vorpahl,
SpeakOut
November 8, 2012
Truthout
News
Economy & Labor

Massachusetts Voters Urge Tax Fairness, Military Cuts to Avoid “Fiscal Cliff” and Protect Vital Programs

Boston, November 7, 2012 – By a three to one margin, Massachusetts voters yesterday sent a clear message to both Democrats and Republicans in Washington about the federal…
by
Cole Harrison,
SpeakOut
November 8, 2012
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