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Venezuela Wrongly Accused of Weapons of Mass Destruction
The alarmist language used to justify US sanctions against Venezuela suggest Barack Obama is trying to channel his inner Ronald Reagan.
Israelis and Republicans Teach Each Other Politics
For a long time now, American political consultants have benefited from a lucrative sideline, selling their alleged expertise to politicians in Israel.
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In Brazil, a Struggle to Protect Indigenous Land From an Oil Society
The consequences of drilling new oil wells in deep water will impact Brazil's traditional communities.
Department of Labor Freezes Guestworker Program After Court Ruling
The H-2B program brings foreign workers to the US to fill temporary or seasonal labor shortages in an array of low-skill, nonagricultural jobs.
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At UN Conference, Domestic Workers Push for International Labor Standards
US domestic workers are legally barred from joining unions.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Unveil Their Latest Austerity Budget, and More
We need to support the Progressive budget, and more.
The Growing Degradation of Work and Life, and What We Might Do to End It
When we combine relentless time pressure with the mind-numbing and physically destructive nature of most jobs, we have a recipe for acute human misery.
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Edison’s Bright Idea
The inventor wished the sun could power his inventions.
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Just Kidding!
Amid Evidence of Illnesses, Activists Call on Electronics Industry to Boost Workplace Safety
More than 200 scientists and environmentalists challenge electronics companies to prioritize workers' health and safety and stop polluting the communities around their factories.