economy
Who owns foreclosed homes in Mass.? No one seems to know
October 20, 2011A new and potentially significant wrinkle was added to the ongoing crisis in the housing market.
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From grime to green: Chinese city transforms
October 19, 2011Shenyang, China - population 8 million - was once heavily polluted by blankets of soot and smog. Now, it is transforming itself into a growing center for green technology.
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Capitalism and unemployment
October 17, 2011Mass unemployment has been a feature of capitalism since it emerged as the dominant social system in 17th century England and spread throughout the world.
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No surrender in Chicago as Occupy movement mushrooms worldwide
October 17, 2011Millions protested at more than 950 demonstrations in 80 countries Saturday, marking a month since the rallies against the global financial system began.
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Jobs, not cuts! Unions join Occupy Chicago
October 14, 2011CHICAGO - Unions and community groups organized a rousing finish to a week of actions on jobs and corporate greed.
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