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Meet Andy Shallal, DC’s Most Progressive Mayoral Candidate
Iraqi-born artist, activist, businessman and progressive candidate for mayor Andy Shallal talks about his hopes and plans for Washington.
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This Is Your Brain on Poverty: What Science Tells Us About Poverty
Poverty has been identified as a factor in lower IQ and psychiatric disorders. What can this tell us about public policy and the minimum wage?
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Over 1,000 Medical Professionals Say That Fracking Must Be Stopped, and More
The medical experts say that two immediate steps should be taken to protect our families and our communities.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Raising the Minimum Wage Could Decrease Jobs for Low-Wage Workers, and More
The Department of Homeland Security wants to keep a record of where you drive your car.
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Eugene Robinson | Gridlock’s Growing Victims
In an election year, there are always winners and losers. Rarely, however, are there so many victims.
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Ten Reasons to Call for More Than $10.10 as a Minimum Wage
President Obama signed an executive order on Wednesday raising the minimum wage for some federally contracted workers to $10.10.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Congressional Democrats Are Done Waiting on Republicans, and More
Members of both the House and Senate said they're going to use a rarely-seen tactic to bring forward legislation.
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The Rise of “Insourcing” Gives Internet Companies a New Way to Exploit Workers
Services like Uber and Taskrabbit may offer convenience to their customers, but they don't provide essential protections to their workers.
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Job Creationism: The Myth of the Entrepreneur as God
Following the State of the Union address, we see both political parties perpetuate the myth that business owners and corporations are “job creators.” In reality, employees of those enterprises …
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Minimum Wage: Hope for the Poor
The wealthy elite and the republican party have drawn a line in the sand, they do not wish to help the American people at any cost to themselves.