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The New York Times and “Liberal Media” Helped Sell the Iraq War
Michael Ratner: The NYT and other ‘liberal’ commentators led the way in selling the WMD myth and justified the Iraq war.
Economic Update: Guest Victor Wallis
Professor Wolff is joined by Victor Wallis to discuss ecology and economics comparing capitalist and socialist responses to environmental crisis.
American Employment Winter: Beware Reports of Spring
The figures suggest that more people are simply holding multiple jobs.
Forbes Billionaires List Growing
Economist, attorney and journalist James Henry: US still leads as many new billionaires emerging in China and Russia; corporate profits at record levels as austerity hits and unemployment remains …
Ten Years Later: Counting the Costs of War in Iraq
Ten years later, American troops have officially left Iraq, but the occupation and its effects continue.
Will a Grand Bargain or Betrayal Be Obama’s Legacy?
Bill Black: Slate magazine says that President Obama wants a Grand Bargain on budget cuts he can call his legacy - but it will be a Grand Betrayal that …
Overturning Citizens United: Is a Constitutional Amendment the Best Path to Limit Dark Money?
On Tuesday, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Democratic Rep. Ted Deutch of Florida introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizen's United.
Rick Wolff: A Cure for Capitalism?
Employment's up, wealth's up, but the benefits of both are increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: New York State Judge Has Struck Down Mayor Bloomberg’s Supersize Soda Ban, and More
A New York state judge has struck down Mayor Bloomberg's supersize soda ban.
Income Inequality Goes Viral
Over the weekend, a YouTube video breaking down income inequality in America went viral.