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The Swap Crisis
In-depth analysis of a new banking ploy to tank state economies.
BREAKING: Johnson & Johnson Drops ALEC
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson announced today that they are dropping their membership from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
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The JOBS Act and Green Slime
Truthout combats corporatization by bringing you trustworthy news: click here to join the effort. (Image: Jared Rodriguez / Truthout)We learned recently about the secret adulteration of our hamburgers with …
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Why the Economy Can’t Get Out of First Gear
Bottom line: The American economy is still struggling because the vast American middle class canu2019t spend more to get it out of first gear.
Election Countdown 2012: Labor Launches a Campaign to Register 500,000 New Union Voters, and More
Daily countdown to the election, with links that keep you in the know!
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Congress Should Restore US Investors’ Rights to Take Foreign Fraudsters to Court
It is time for Congress to overturn a misguided, anti-consumer Supreme Court decision that eliminated US investors' ability to take action in US courts against foreign companies that defraud …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: GOP Continues to Try Crashing Economy to Sabotage Obama’s Campaign, and More
In today's On the News segment: The state of Florida announced on Monday that it is filing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, British voters are worried their …
Romney Confirms He Will Deny Insurance to Millions With Pre-Existing Conditions if Obamacare Is Struck Down
Romney confirmed on Tuesday that he would allow insurers to deny coverage to millions of Americans.
New Documentary Provides Reflections on Wisconsin
Report on film “We Are Wisconsin”, featuring Brian and Melissa Austin; active police officer and a housewife turned activist
Where’s My Paycheck and My Democracy?
Opportunity and wealth end up in the hands of a few where authority is held in the hands of a few, in other words, where democracy is missing.