Patrick J. Foote
LATEST ARTICLES BY Patrick J. Foote
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Politics
Nazi Richard Spencer smacked down by the IRS this time
March 16, 2017It's time to evaluate the old stereotype of fascists “keeping the trains running on time.”
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Opinion
Dr. Kroenig: Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love Trump’s arms race
March 2, 2017Matthew Kroenig is a curious combination of David Beckham and Dr. Strangelove’s Gen. Buck Turgidson. He’s the fresh-faced advocate for a new nuclear arms race.
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U.S.
Chicago strengthens its defense of immigrants amid raids
February 23, 2017Chicago neighborhoods have held training events in preparation for Trump’s promised deportation raids.
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Labor
Trump’s labor secretary pick: Law-breaking boss out, conservative lawyer in
February 17, 2017“Working people changed the game on this nomination,” AFL-CIO Pres. Trumka said.
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News
Puzder expected to withdraw as labor secretary pick
February 15, 2017If Puzder withdraws his nomination, it will mark the first defeat of a Trump cabinet member. This latest news, combined with the resignation of Mike Flynn, is further evidence that administration has gone back on its...
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Labor
CWA mobilizes for contract fight at AT&T
February 13, 2017“The proposals they’ve presented have shown us that they’re not serious about not outsourcing, about better wages and about better healthcare."
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Politics
British Parliament says no to Trump visit
February 7, 2017“An Address by a foreign leader to both houses of Parliament is not an automatic right. It is an earned honor."
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Labor
Uber loses 200,000 customers after scabbing during taxi driver strike
February 3, 2017The backlash has also resulted in the resignation of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick from Trump’s economic advisory council.
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