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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.
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Turkish Unions Strike, Joining Mass Protests
Labor unions in Turkey join with anti-government strikers to demand wage increases for the people.
You Pay Walmart’s Workers as Company Keeps Its Money
Taxpayer-funded social welfare programs subsidize low-paying Walmart's profits to the tune of up to $2 million.
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Obama Orders List of Foreign Cyber Targets
Obama wants a secret target list for possible cyber attacks, a major expansion of US planning for disabling and hacking into foreign computer networks.