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Financial Reform’s Effect on Shadow Banking
The Dodd-Frank financial reform law is doing some real good.
Economic Update: Honest Economics
This episode provides updates on Ben Bernanke's new big-bucks finance job, and more.
Grayson on Money and Politics: “If We Do Nothing, We Can Kiss This Country Goodbye”
Grayson says he will “probably” run for US Senate in 2016.
Fight for $15: Tens of Thousands Rally as Labor and Civil Rights Movements Join Forces
More than 60,000 workers walked off the job in more than 200 cities.
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Five Corporations That Probably Didn’t Pay Taxes This Year
These corporations are some of the most egregious examples, and they're far from alone.
Khalil Muhammad: To Stop Police Killings, Transform the Political Culture That Threatens Black Lives
Protests were held from coast to coast on Tuesday.
SEIU President Mary Kay Henry Speaks at a San Fransciso McDonald’s Protest for $15 an Hour
Henry called on Hillary Clinton to support the $15 an hour campaign.
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Hotel Industry Spins Wage Hikes as Extreme While CEOs Rake in Millions
The trade association representing this $163 billion industry is a major force fighting behind the scenes to keep workers wages low.
Amid Conflict, Worsening Discrimination Makes It Harder to Organize for LGBT Rights in Ukraine
The final draft of Ukraine's human rights law offers no protection for LGBT people.
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Texas Wants to Outlaw Filming the Police
Texas is considering a new law that would make it more difficult to film the police.