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The way to save the planet: shrink the economy
July 31, 2015Any real climate change program must deal with a triple challenge, which can only be met by global agreement to replace competition with cooperation.
Read moreSingle-payer healthcare gets backing from Medicare’s “creator”
July 31, 2015The last surviving "creator" of the original Medicare proposal of 1965 is enthusiastically endorsing Medicare for all.
Read moreAFL-CIO to hold regular talks on racism beginning in September
July 30, 2015"Since the death of Trayvon Martin, the AFL-CIO has worked to open a constructive dialogue around the role of race."
Read moreToday in history: Hooray for Medicare on its first 50 years!
July 30, 2015Happy birthday, Medicare! Celebrations are occurring all over the country.
Read moreSan Diego gathering features the worst of American politics
July 22, 2015Most of what's wrong with American politics today is on display from now through the weekend in a downtown hotel in San Diego.
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