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The wealth gap and its threat to democracy
January 5, 2015How we organize our economy and distribute and allocate resources can either facilitate or undermine a democratic socio-political culture.
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Ohio fracking well drives families out of homes
January 5, 2015A natural gas fracking well began leaking on Dec. 13, 2014, driving 30 families from their homes.
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Sen. Harkin closes career with demand that lawmakers give workers ‘opportunity’
January 5, 2015Closing his 40-year career on Capitol Hill, retiring Senate Labor Committee chairman Tom Harkin challenged his colleagues to give workers and all other people in the U.S. opportunity.
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Top labor board official files charges against McDonald’s
January 5, 2015McDonald's is one of the nation's largest low-wage employers, and its workers have been in the vanguard of the national movement for decent wages.
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Home care ruling shows negative impact of courts on workers
January 5, 2015A Dec. 22 decision showed that men and women in black robes can yank away what workers win in the executive branch, on Capitol Hill, or at the bargaining table.
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