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The Bundy Boys Want to Take Us Back to the Articles of Confederation
In other words, what we're seeing in Oregon right now isn't just a fight over federal land; it's also fight over the fundamental meaning of the Constitution.
Activists in Pacific Northwest Face Off Against Largest Oil-By-Rail Terminal in North America
A Pacific Northwest coalition is opposing the construction of what would be the largest oil-by-rail terminal in North America.
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Four Awful New Laws to Start 2016
Here are four new state laws and restrictions that are bound to make life harder for those with the least resources.
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Another Reason Economists Don’t Know Much About the Economy: The Story of the Robots
It's not surprising that economists are spinning tales of robots and the development of technology that don't make sense.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Emerging Trends Show “Citizens United” Ruling to Be Disastrous, and More
In the five years since the “Citizens United” decision was made, some alarming trends have emerged.
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Workers’ Comp Industrial Complex: The Middlemen Silencing Injured Workers
Journey into the little-known workers' comp industrial complex.
You Don’t Want to Miss These “Worker Wins” Stories of 2015
Whether it was coming together and voting “union yes,” or winning legislation for paid sick and family leave, we can say it was a very good year.
Race, Gender and Work: Lola Smallwood-Cuevas and Domestic Workers United
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas talks about her work with the Black Workers Center.
US Air Force Whistleblower on the Ugly Truth Behind US Drone Killings
The Young Turks speak with former US Air Force drone operator Brandon Bryant.
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Paul Krugman | Bad Arguments That Just Won’t Die
In policy discourse, zombies and cockroaches are slightly different kinds of ideas. The notion that the ACA hasn't reduced the number of uninsured is the latter.