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US Support for Regime Change in Venezuela Is a Mistake
The US push to topple the Venezuelan government of Nicolas Maduro once again pits Washington against South America.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Workers at a Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee Voted Against Joining a Union, and More
Workers at a Volkswagen Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted against joining the United Auto Workers union, and more.
Why the First Issue Is Money in Politics
From achieving tax reform to fighting climate change to strengthening the social safety net, we will see no progress until the wealthy entities that benefit can no longer buy …
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How Our Big, Cheap Wedding Fought Consumerism and Helped the Planet
What does a non-commercial, environmentalist, radical wedding look like?
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Outrage at Boeing Spurs Reformers’ Bid for Top Spots in Machinists Union
For the first time in more than 50 years, the Machinists union will hold a contested election for top officers.
Volkswagen Workers Vote on Union, Works Council Scheme
A win for the United Auto Workers at Volkswagen looks likely this week, as 1,550 workers vote on union representation through Friday.
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Why Are GOP Politicians and Anti-Union Groups Interfering With the VW Vote?
Why are Republican politicians in Tennessee and a host of outside interests interfering in union voting by Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga?
Hundreds Protest Tax Breaks for Twitter, Tech Companies
Hundreds of protesters picketed Twitter's offices because of an exceptionally generous tax break it receives from San Francisco.
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Department of Labor May Raise Wages for Disabled Federal Contractors, After All
At the moment, it's unclear what Obama's next move will be in terms of raising minimum wage across the board.
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New Campaign Limit: Memorial Day to Halloween
A law that limits the length of public campaigns to five months is among many serious efforts to restore the ability of ordinary voters to elect candidates who represent …