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On the News With Thom Hartmann: House Republicans Voted to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Pay Private Lawyers to Defend DOMA in Court, and More
In this week's On the News Segment: House Republicans voted to use your taxpayer dollars to pay private lawyers to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act in court; …
Chicago Teachers File Federal Lawsuit Charging CPS with Racial Discrimination
A federal lawsuit is being filed by a Chicago Teacher's Union in response to the termination of 347 tenured teachers, over half of which were African American.
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Dear Longshoreman – Strike as a Verb, Hostess in Hindsight
A reflection on the trails endured and the lessons learned from the Hostess strike.
In the Coal Fields, a Novel Way to Get Rid of Pensions Is Born
If you are an individual struggling with debt, your options are limited. But if you are a coal company, you may be able to take advantage of a creative …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Researchers Found Republican Governor Rick Scott Suppressed Tens of Thousands of Votes for President Obama, and More
Researchers Found Republican Governor Rick Scott Suppressed Tens of Thousands of Votes for President Obama.
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Thirteen Safe Bets for 2013
Michael I. Niman's projections for 2013.
Exposé Reveals Walmart Blocked Improvements Despite Vows to Improve Safety After Deadly Factory Fire
Wal-Mart has vowed to improve safety problems among suppliers who make clothes for the company after at least 111 workers died in a deadly fire at a Bangladesh garment …
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Who Won in the Fiscal Cliff Deal?
Who won in the fiscal cliff deal were all those individuals making between $113,700 and $400,000 per year.
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Detroit and Colombia: Our Struggles Are Tied Together
Autoworkers in both countries face two-tier or multi-tier pay scales and anti-labor legislation like the ‘right to work’ bill.