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Inequality
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Detroit MLK Day for Justice: Of Dreams and Nightmares
n Detroit, on MLK Day, hundreds gathered to rally and protest against the persistent nightmares of inequality in urban cities nationwide.
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The Myth of Living Beyond Our Means
The truth is most Americans have not been living beyond their means.
Is There an Alternative for Capitalist Economics and Politics? Richard Wolff Says Yes
Few are better equipped than economist Richard Wolff, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, to address the massive failings and inequalities of capitalism.
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25 Best Progressive Victories in 2012
Peter Dreier looks back at 2012 and 25 powerful progressive victories, including elections, ballot measures, court rulings, legislation and new waves of mobilization.
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.
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Fiscal Cliff Follies: Political Theater Distracts From Key Problems With the Fix
Last-minute deal continues to shift costs of crisis to the masses.
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The Final Failure of a Failed Congress
The sun will rise on Thursday morning to shine down upon the end of the 112th Congress, the single most useless do-nothing assembly of fools and failures in …
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Eleanor – The Radical Roosevelt Deserves Her Own Worthy Film
Eleanor Roosevelt was a bold progressive and, from the 1930s until her death, one of the most well-known and admired people in the United States and around the world.
Presenting America’s Top Ten Greediest of 2012
Some of today's most greedy are running giant multinational corporations. Some are just running their mouths.
GOP Senators to Congressional Research Service: Research? We Don’t Need No Stinking Research
New report from nonpartisan group Congressional Research Service which examines the relationship between top tax rates and economic outcomes was rejected by GOP senators for its issues with