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Joint Employer bill: Republicans say nobody’s responsible for wage theft
November 9, 2017The so-called “Save Local Business Act” says that a franchisor is not responsible for labor law-breaking by its franchise-holder, even when the parent firm controls virtually everything at the local outlet.
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The Night of the Long Knives in Saudi Arabia
November 9, 2017Clearly the current purge—which has reportedly seen two princes killed, one in a plane crash—is approved by Trump.
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Virginia elections: Bad night for Trump, great night for the people
November 8, 2017The big lesson from Virginia last night is that grassroots organizing is key.
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Election Day 2017: Progressives rack up wins from coast to coast
November 8, 2017The wave of activism that has produced mass marches and protests against Trump-GOP schemes led to a massive influx of new progressive Democratic candidates, mostly female.
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Socialism can never surrender its commitment to democracy
November 8, 2017The October Revolution provides those seeking a modern 21st century socialism a wealth of lessons, from both its achievements and mistakes.
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