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Silicon Valley breeding nationwide schools-for-profit scheme

October 2, 2014 By David Bacon

Nearly every metropolitan area these days has its own wealthy promoters of education "reform." Few areas, however, have as concentrated a group as Silicon Valley.

Texans hope to change things on Election Day

October 1, 2014

In the Texas elections, the top of the ticket is generating hope and fear. The fear comes from the polls, which show Republicans from the far right maintaining solid leads.

High Court to tackle cases affecting millions

October 1, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

It's the first Monday in October, and that means the U.S. Supreme Court comes back on the job, with cases that will affect millions of workers.

Bruce Rauner: of, by, and for Illinois’ richest 1 percent

October 1, 2014 By Mike Hall

Bruce Rauner has made it clear he wants to be governor for the richest 1 percent of people in Illinois. He has made millions outsourcing America's jobs and firing workers.

I shared a cab with Sen. Barry Goldwater

September 30, 2014 By Tim Wheeler

I will always remember what I learned from that cab ride to Capitol Hill: Millionaires get rich by arranging for other people to pay their way.