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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The US Is Number One in Violence, and More
In today's On the News segment: Violence is one of the only reasons the US finds itself at the top of any charts, and more.

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Our Empathetic Rich: The Rarest of Birds
The wealthy don't particularly care all that much about the rest of us.

Manufactured Emergency: The Neoliberal Assault on Michigan
Those who want to privatize public services and destroy unions have made some successful incursions into the once union-friendly state. Whether Michiganders can mount an effective resistance remains to …

Filmmaker Sheds Light on “Valiant,” Greek-Born Hero of the Ludlow Massacre
We've heard of the Ludlow Massacre, but few appreciate Louis Tikas, the Greek-born labor hero who died in it.

The Future of Work, Leisure and Consumption
Economist Juliet Schor is known worldwide for her research on the interrelated issues of work, leisure and consumption.

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Charter School Power Broker Turns Public Education Into Private Profits
Baker Mitchell is a politically connected North Carolina businessman. Every year, millions of public education dollars flow through his chain of four charter schools to for-profit companies he controls.

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Neoliberal Feminists Don’t Want Women to Organize
In today's political climate, we must be wary of claims that feminism is best served by increasing the power of individual.

Shifting Syria Threats
How do you assess disproportionate harm when this entire assault on Syria is disproportionate and premised on undefined threats?

Henry A. Giroux | Beyond Orwellian Nightmares and Neoliberal Authoritarianism
Those who fight against neoliberalism must not settle for reforming a system that is as broken as it is dangerous. Any viable, transformative struggle will need a boldly, democratic …

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Mysterious Campaign Appears to be the Latest Salvo in Battle Over Net Neutrality
As the FCC considers how to regulate Internet providers, the telecom industry's stealth campaign for hearts and minds encompasses everything from art installations to LOLcats.