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Poverty
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The Hidden Money
Debates in countries over laws to curb tax evasion miss the point, according to Richard D. Wolff.
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The Dis-Uniting of America
Robert Reich: Anyone who wants to understand the dis-uniting of America needs to see how dramatically we're segregating geographically by income and wealth.
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In Obama’s Budget, Poverty Initiatives Face an Uphill Battle
There are new and even historic anti-poverty proposals in this budget. But the better they are, the more they fall into the hard to get category.
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Our Public Transportation System Is a Sweatshop on Wheels
The battles in towns and cities across the country usually pit 100 or 200 beleaguered union workers in a local bus system against a powerful multinational and its lobbyists.
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It’s Time to Shine a Light on the Poverty Creation Industry
This industry relies on one thing above all others: secrecy.
El Salvador’s Gang Problem: A Difficult Artifact of Globalization
El Salvador's gang problem is a reminder of the country's ongoing position as economic punching bag.
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Dr. Ben Carson: Great Surgeon but a Bad Icon for the Political Collective
Dr. Ben Carson is beloved by conservatives, but should he stick to what he knows in the operating room.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Inmates in Austerity-Wracked Cyprus Donate $11K to Volunteer Health Clinic, and More
In today's On the News segment: Ohio Supreme Court justice says problems with modern-day debtors' prisons can and should be addressed, and more.
Bill Moyers: The Hypocrisy of “Justice for All”
True justice is still unaffordable for those who need it most.
Hey Corporations, It’s Time to Stop Avoiding Taxes
Murray Worthy, Senior Campaigner at non profit War on Want, discusses the legacy of corporations and tax evasion.