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Labor
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.
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Dahr Jamail | Iraqi Doctors Call Depleted Uranium Use “Genocide“
Contamination from depleted uranium munitions is causing sharp rises in congenital birth defects, cancer cases and other illnesses throughout much of Iraq.
AIG Bailout Trial Bombshells: The Repellent Hank Greenberg May Have a Case
“In this beauty contest between Cinderella's ugly sisters, in this case Hank Greenberg versus the team that led the AIG bailout, Greenberg may well come out looking better.”
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Is This “American Exceptionalism”?
The US will only be “exceptional” when all Americans have an equal shot at success.
Campaigners Call for “One Fair Wage” to Help End Sexual Harassment for Tipped Restaurant Workers
A new report finds up to 90 percent of women working restaurant jobs that depend on tips have experienced workplace sexual harassment.