economy
Native Americans left out of economic recovery, as always
June 11, 2012For urban Native Americans, the jobless rate averages around 48 percent. In general, Indian Country is in a permanent depression even when the national economy is on the upswing.
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The danger of a Romney election
June 8, 2012Private sector revised job figures show an average of less than 90,000 per month since January. Unemployment inched back up to 8.2 percent.
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Community United demands answers on hospital merger
June 6, 2012Workers, local clergy and women's groups demand answers about the sale of non-profit hospitals to a for-profit joint venture firm from Texas.
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An in-depth look at Germany’s Left Party congress
June 5, 2012The media were keen for a real wide split in the party. In truth, a lot of the members feared the same.
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A right-wing apologist in sheep’s clothing
June 1, 2012David Brooks positions himself as an above-the-fray "moderate," but the reality is otherwise.
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