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Wisconsin’s Recall Drama Down to Nail-Biting Finish
Wisconsin's recall is, as reporter John Nichols put it, the kind of “renegade politics” that are disdained by the national Democratic party and even some state Democrats. It is …

Will Scott Walker Get a Pink Slip, an Orange Jumpsuit or a Second Chance?
A wide-ranging investigation has included allegations of campaign finance malfeasance, embezzlement of veterans funds, bid-rigging, and even child enticement during the period when Walker served as Milwaukee County Executive, …

Lessons From the Victory at Sotheby’s
Choose allies carefully. Plan, but don't overplan. Non-hierarchical leadership works.

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Happy Hour
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Killing Fields

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Ending Lockout, Teamsters Wrap Agreement With Sotheby’s
Teamster art handlers voted to settle their dispute with Sotheby's yesterday, ending a 10-month lockout that became a symbol of Occupy Wall Street's fight against the austerity agenda of …

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Microphone Grabbed Out of Hands of Reporter Questioning Honeywell CEO
For the last two years, I have covered union busting efforts by Honeywell, their close connections to President Obama and how federal agencies have assisted Honeywell in three different …

“No Matter What the Result, We Will Continue to Resist,” Says Mexican Electrical Workers Union Leader
Ehe Mexican Electrical Workers union: Two years ago, its 44,000 members were all fired when the Mexican government took over generating stations by force to set the stage for …

Will Brewing Corruption Scandals in Ohio Have an Impact on November’s Election?
Investigations by the FBI into campaign donations and strong-arm tactics in Ohio's Republican Party implicate Gov. Kaisch.

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The Job Stall
However you look at the jobs report, it's a stunning reminder of how anemic the recovery has been u2013 and how perilously close the nation is to falling into …