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Economy & Labor
Two Years After Rana Plaza Factory Collapse, Activists Announce Major Victory for Victims
Over 1,100 workers were killed and thousands more injured when the Rana Plaza factory building collapsed on April 24, 2013.
Carlyle’s Private Equity Secrecy Overreach
Have a gander through these documents and report on your pet egregious redaction in comments! The first document is the redacted copy.
The Case That Blew the Lid Off the World Bank’s Secret Courts
Bolivian protesters and global activists exposed the dark side of global trade pacts.
“Fast Track” Flouts the Constitution
Sen. Elizabeth Warren isn't backing down in her fight with the president over the TPP.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: We Spend $2 Billion a Year on Congress
Corporate lobbyists spend even more to buy off our federal lawmakers, and more.
Why Comcast Seems to Be Walking Away
A Comcast Time Warner Cable behemoth could have spelled trouble for consumers and online innovators.
Economic Update: Capitalism and War
This episode provides updates on the UK's elections, and more.
Misinformation Transcends Borders
Few have noticed the resemblance between the US right wing and the doomsday cult.
Hey Mr. President: Transparency Applies to the TPP, Too
Transparency belongs in all parts of a democracy.
Surrendered Bundy Documents Shed No Light on Events
Internal records released concerning the armed stand-off with Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy give little clue of what led up to the confrontation.