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The Petraeus Myth
Gareth Porter: America needed a war hero but his
Michigan GOP Push Through Anti-Union, Elite-Backed “Right-to-Work” Law Before House Majority Shrinks
Pushed through before Democrats gain five House seats in the new legislature next month, opponents call the effort an organized attack against labor that will suppress wages and weaken …
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Economist’s Statement on Housing
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Making an Infection a Crime: An Interview With HIV Activist Sean Strub
Strub: HIV-specific laws create stigma and discourage people from getting tested.
Protests Rage as Michigan Lawmakers Approve Anti-Union Bills
Michigan lawmakers gave final approval to so-called ‘right to work’ legislation on Tuesday as thousands of workers and activists joined in rowdy protests at the state Capitol in Lansing.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Hostess to Lay Off 18,000 Unionized Workers in Its Liquidation, and More
In today's On the News segment: Hostess is in the process of complete liquidation and 18,000 unionized workers are set to lose their jobs and possibly their pensions; Michigan …
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After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond
When it comes to next steps after Hurricane Sandy, there are lessons to be learned from New Orleans after Katrina. The question is, Which ones will New York learn?
Class War in Michigan
Frank Hammer: GOP Governor and State legislature pass law weakening union rights.
State Subsidies to Attract Corporate Investment Should Be Banned
Gerald Epstein: The money thrown at corporations by states to invite investment is a boondoggle that should be ended by federal law.
Bill Moyers: The Truth Behind Grover Norquist’s Pledge
There's more to Grover Norquist's anti-tax pledge than ideology or principle - it's also about Norquist's efforts keep taxes low for his donor base of billionaires.