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Embracing the Alt-Right: New Trump Campaign Chief “Created an Online Haven for White Nationalists”
Last week, Donald Trump once again upended his campaign team and named Stephen Bannon, the head of Breitbart Media, to be his campaign chief.
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Working-Class Militancy in the Global South
A profound movement is emerging among workers in developing countries, demanding radical action on grievances outside the system of established unions.
How Labor’s Decline Opened Door to Billionaire Trump as “Savior” of US Workers
How has Trump managed to attract substantial support among a demographic that makes up the base of industrial unionism?
Economic Update: The System Exposed
This episode discusses the economics of the Olympics, and more.
Does Offshore Fracking Put Endangered Species at Risk?
Fracking off the Santa Barbara coast was approved without a biological report on protecting endangered species.
Open Up the Debates: Green Party’s Jill Stein Accuses Democrats and GOP of Rigging Debate Rules
It appears no third-party candidates will be invited to take part in the first presidential debate next month.
Economic Update: The Economics of Worker Co-ops
This episode discusses Macy's closing 141 stores, and more.
New Subsidy Loophole Will Boost Profits for Unsustainable Corn Biofuel Industry
Corn refinery profits will increase, but this does nothing to combat climate change or promote energy independence.
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My Mother, Stopped for Driving While Black
When the police pulled their guns on my middle-aged mom, a white motorist pulled up to tell them what a good job they were doing.
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The “Golden Age of Capitalism” Was an Era of Racism and Secret Coups
A political revolution against our current system would not be the return to a less megalomaniacal Republican Party.