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March 9, 2016
Bernie Sanders Wins in Michigan Thanks to Trade Policy
A senator who is clearly identified with opposition to free-trade deals triumphs in a state that has been particularly hard hit by those pacts.
John Nichols
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March 4, 2016
The Clinton Email Bernie Sanders Should Bring Up in Sunday’s Debate
In supporting a free-trade deal with Colombia, she claimed workers there would have better rights than Americans. Does that include being murdered by death squads?
Greg Grandin
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February 23, 2016
Congress Has Only Now Banned Slave Labor in US Imports
Congress just passed legislation to close a loophole that’s allowed Americans to import slave-made goods for decades.
Michelle Chen
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January 14, 2016
How to Make the Trans-Pacific Partnership Work for Workers and Communities
As written, the TPP has many flaws. But it could be salvaged if we open up the dispute-resolution process to civil-society stakeholders.
Lance Compa
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October 7, 2015
Why the TPP Won’t Work for Workers
The trade deal’s soft stance on labor protections is what makes it so attractive to both business and governments.
Michelle Chen
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October 7, 2015
The TPP Prioritizes the ‘Rights’ of Corporations Over Workers, the Environment, and Democracy
‘‘Corporations still have an extra-judicial process to enforce their rights. That’s not the case for labor and environmental standards.’’
John Nichols
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September 21, 2015
Iran Will Soon Be a Corporate Gold Mine—and for Once, the GOP Doesn’t Care
With the easing of sanctions, countries are rushing to invest, but Republicans are still caught up in a paroxysm of Islamophobia.
Juan Cole
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July 29, 2015
New Trade Deal Could Undermine Migrant Labor Rights
And it could deregulate “white collar” jobs.
Michelle Chen
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July 29, 2015
Malaysia Needed a Clean Human Rights Record—So the State Department Just Gave It to Them
The president cleansed Malaysia of its notorious human trafficking record to give the country a front row seat to join the TPP—and Congress can’t do anything about it.
William Greider
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July 23, 2015
The Geopolitical Big Bang You Probably Don’t See Coming
China and Russia are gearing up to create an economic zone beyond Washington’s reach.
Pepe Escobar