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Christie’s crony capitalism
August 14, 2012Crony capitalism is alive and well in New Jersey. What would the whole country look like if run by these supporters of the one percent?
Read moreFree back-to-school shoe lines reminiscent of the 30’s
August 14, 2012The story behind the shoe line in St. Joseph is a story repeated everywhere, from Gary, Ind., to Youngstown, Ohio, to Flint, Mich., to Chico, Calif., to Milton, Mass.
Read moreGeneration Opportunity: another Republican stealth group
August 6, 2012Generation Opportunity says it is a nonpartisan, 501c4 organization. That means it is tax-exempt, and while it engages in political advocacy, it does not have to disclose its donors.
Read moreAFL-CIO: Prosperity requires stronger labor laws
August 6, 2012Strengthening labor law is part of a comprehensive plan for shared prosperity the AFL-CIO Executive Council endorsed last week.
Read moreCalifornia renters hit hard by foreclosures fight back
August 6, 2012More than one million California renters have been hit hard by the foreclosure epidemic since the mortgage crisis began in 2007.
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