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Eric Hobsbawm, great Marxist historian who kept his cool
October 3, 2012I was saddened to hear of the death of Eric Hobsbawm, one of the great Marxist historians writing in the English language of my lifetime.
Read moreA plutocrat epiphany: All votes needn’t count
October 3, 2012America's billionaires have realized they really don't have to bother convincing a majority of people to vote their way.
Read moreRomney’s wrong on deficits
October 3, 2012According to Mitt Romney, the top economic priority is to put our fiscal house in order.
Read moreRepublicans lie about “Support our troops”
September 28, 2012For a decade, Republicans have been screaming at Americans to "support our troops." But their actions sing a different tune.
Read moreNFL settlement a victory for unions, solidarity
September 27, 2012This labor battle has touched off a national debate about the treatment of workers and their unions.
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