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Economy & Labor
Economic Update: Contending Economic Theories
Trying a new format, we use the full hour to examine the two basic kinds of economic theory mostly widely used now to understand economic issues.
The Challenge of the Era of Technological Abundance
The new understandings that the Internet increasingly underscores are moral wild cards.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession Is one of New York Governor’s Top Legislative Priorities, and More
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that decriminalization of marijuana possession is one of his top legislative priorities
ESPN Zone Workers Win Lawsuit Against Disney Subsidiary
Former ESPN Zone workers in Baltimore were granted justice as it was declared by a federal judge that they were not adequately compensated when the Disney subsidiary closed its …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Dangers Ahead If Debt Limit Isn’t Raised, and More
In today's On the News segment: If the debt limit isn't raised then a chain reaction of events will happen that will ruin both the US' and global economy; …
Economic Update: Our Unjust Federal Tax System
Updates on how the new US tax deal favors the rich, deepening student loan problems, and how 2012 benefited billionaires. Analysis of possible conversion from a war-oriented to a …
America Before Capitalism: Historical Perspective
In this installment of America Beyond Capitalism, Gar Alperovitz considers the changes in technology and social organization in the US from 1790 to the present.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: House Republicans Voted to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Pay Private Lawyers to Defend DOMA in Court, and More
In this week's On the News Segment: House Republicans voted to use your taxpayer dollars to pay private lawyers to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act in court; …
American Dynasties Perpetuated by “Cliff” Estate Tax Deal
James S. Henry: Obama's deal with GOP on estate tax ensures very rich families will continue to amass historic levels of wealth and power.
Chicago Teachers File Federal Lawsuit Charging CPS with Racial Discrimination
A federal lawsuit is being filed by a Chicago Teacher's Union in response to the termination of 347 tenured teachers, over half of which were African American.