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Why Did Walker Win Wisconsin?
In taking over the framing of just about every major issue, conservatives have hidden major truths. Democrats need to speak those truths from their own moral perspective.

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On the News With Thom Hartmann: GOP Continues to Try Crashing Economy to Sabotage Obama’s Campaign, and More
In today's On the News segment: The state of Florida announced on Monday that it is filing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, British voters are worried their …

New Documentary Provides Reflections on Wisconsin
Report on film “We Are Wisconsin”, featuring Brian and Melissa Austin; active police officer and a housewife turned activist

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Walker Won In Wisconsin, But So Did Labor
Yes, labor lost its attempt to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, one of the most virulent labor opponents anywhere. But as AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka declared, the heated election …

Where’s My Paycheck and My Democracy?
Opportunity and wealth end up in the hands of a few where authority is held in the hands of a few, in other words, where democracy is missing.

Lost Elections’ Strategic Lessons for Workers’ Movements Everywhere
To understand last week's election results, we need to consider the 1930s Great Depression when the opposite happened.

Election Countdown 2012: Florida Will File Suit Against Department of Homeland Security, and More
In today's Election Countdown 2012 news: In Florida's voter purge, Governor Scott has said that the secretary of state's office will be filing a lawsuit against the Department of …

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Romney Campaign Chair Insists Taxpayers Support Public Employee Layoffs
Mitt Romney's presidential campaign isn't backing off the candidate's claim that America needs fewer teachers, firefighters, and police officers.

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Federal Ban on Job Bias Still Eludes Gay Rights Groups
WASHINGTON — Gay rights activists have made significant strides in recent years on marriage and military service, but one longstanding policy goal remains elusive: a federal law to ban …

This Next Generation Will Be Left Behind in the Land of No Opportunity
Over the past forty years the American worker has gone from riches to rags, not the other way around.