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ALEC Disbands Task Force Responsible for Voter ID, ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

ALEC Disbands Task Force Responsible for Voter ID, ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws ALEC Disbands Task Force Responsible for Voter ID, ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

As corporations quit, shadowy group disbands task force that developed voter suppression and “shoot first” laws. But ALEC still pushes "model" bills that atta...

Apr 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

How to Close the Gender Wage Gap in Just Seven Easy* Steps

How to Close the Gender Wage Gap in Just Seven Easy* Steps How to Close the Gender Wage Gap in Just Seven Easy* Steps

Want to end pay discrimination? All it takes is raising the minimum wage, increasing unionization and passing family leave policies!

Apr 17, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

How Did Mitt Romney Get So Obscenely Rich? (VIDEO)

How Did Mitt Romney Get So Obscenely Rich? (VIDEO) How Did Mitt Romney Get So Obscenely Rich? (VIDEO)

Explaining the “magic" of private equity in eight simple steps.

Apr 11, 2012 / Video / Robert B. Reich

Will the JOBS Act Actually Create Jobs? Will the JOBS Act Actually Create Jobs?

Or will it encourage fraud?

Apr 2, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes

Marjorie Kelly: Saving Capitalism From Itself Marjorie Kelly: Saving Capitalism From Itself

Several years ago, the editor of Business Ethics magazine published a blueprint for a new, more humane economy. There has never been a better time to put her visionary plan into ac...

Apr 2, 2012 / Ken Miller

A New Energy Third World in North America? A New Energy Third World in North America?

How the big energy companies plan to turn the United States into a third world petro-state.

Apr 2, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

The Fast Pace of Change for Women Workers Can’t Distract From the Work Left to Do The Fast Pace of Change for Women Workers Can’t Distract From the Work Left to Do

We must recognize how much we’ve accomplished while keeping our sights on everything that still needs to be addressed. 

Mar 26, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Why Oversight Is Good for Business Why Oversight Is Good for Business

History shows that regulation of industries--from meat to pharmaceuticals--has not only protected us, but has provided economic benefits. So why is it demonized?

Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / James Lardner

The Man Blocking America’s Recovery The Man Blocking America’s Recovery

With millions still on the verge of losing their homes, why is the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency standing in the way of solutions for the housing crisis? 

Mar 21, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

At Last, Some Decency on Wall Street At Last, Some Decency on Wall Street

By the time you read this, the PR hacks of Goldman Sachs will be trying to destroy the reputation of whistle-blower Greg Smith.

Mar 15, 2012 / Robert Scheer

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