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Corporate Welfare or Education?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo new plan to make tax havens for big corporations is bad news for residents.

Snowden Leak Highlights Few Whistleblower Protections for Intelligence Contract Employees
Intelligence contract employees have no protections against employer retaliation, such as being fired.

The Dues and Don’ts of Union Dues
Though no one loves paying taxes - or dues - both are vital to the survival of our democracy.

History Teaches That We Have the Power to Transform the Nation
Modern mass movements in the last 100 years have proven that collective nonviolent resistance across many segments of society is the most effective means for change. The rule of …

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We’re Prepared to Accept an Apology From Exxon & Lawmakers…
Oklahoma Republican freshman Congressman demands an apology from Obama for the president's support of climate change research.

Austerity Is Dead – So Can We Fix The Infrastructure NOW?
Austerity is dead might be the new mantra after Europe's financial crisis but major problems still remain.

The Trade Deal Scam
Dean Baker: The Trans-Pacific Partnership and a US-EU deal are not intended to boost the economy.

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No More Lectures: What President Obama Can Do for Black America
Instead of another rousing speech, Obama need to focus on real change within the black communities that supported him during reelection.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game – but Pay Me a Living Wage
Michael Winship: The SF Giants stadium concession workers are seeking their fair share.

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Through Stories, Rebecca Solnit’s New Book Guides Us to Reveal Hidden Selves
To be without a story is to be lost in the vastness of a world that spreads in all directions.