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Motive

The Economy nellie - February 2, 2010 30

I've mentioned Randi Rhodes a few times on this site. She's probably my favorite progressive broadcaster (Rachel Maddow is nipping at her heels). I...

Vote Against the Conrad-Gregg Amendment!

The Economy dgraz - January 26, 2010 43

Here is an interesting letter I received from AARP this morning: If you and I don't act now – the future of Social Security and...

Round One of the New President Obama: The Populist

The Economy KQµårk 死神 - January 21, 2010 109

According to AP "Obama Steps Up His Campaign Against Wall Street Banks". It seems like the first part of President Obama retooling his efforts is...

Why The Revolution Won’t Be Televised

The Economy whatsthatsound - January 11, 2010 66

Click image to enlarge Keep you doped with religion, and sex and TV; and you think you're so clever and classless and free; but you're still f**king...

How does unemployment affect elections?

The Economy dgraz - January 9, 2010 35

Click graph to enlarge I have heard many of the political pundits say that if the unemployment pictures does not improve we can expect one...

Chinese Take Out

The Economy AdLib - January 9, 2010 60

I know this is hard to imagine but what if the financial industry in a nation conspired to create a dishonest system that looked...

The Golden Bubble

The Economy AdLib - January 8, 2010 48

It really isn't hard to spot an economic "bubble", all you have to do is ask yourself, "Where are all the voices of 'common...

No Satisfaction

The Economy javaz - January 5, 2010 28

The Conference Board Research Group has released the results of their survey regarding job satisfaction and the results show that 45% of Americans are...

“Populist Republican” is an Oxymoron

The Economy KQµårk 死神 - January 5, 2010 48

The next big issue Congress is addressing is regulation reform. It is bad enough that there are corporate Democrats that are going to water...

Death to the “Death” Tax?

The Economy AdLib - December 29, 2009 8

Thanks to a discussion on NPR yesterday, I became aware of a little provision in tax law that in the age of the wealthy...

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Republicans in Congress managed to recess for the summer without voting on the issue, but it has continued to dog them and awaits them when they return. [...]

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The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

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The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

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Key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington

Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump. [...]

What each side wants from Ukraine talks at White House

As world leaders dash across the Atlantic for crunch talks, what will they and the others present regard as a win? [...]

I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning

Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice. [...]

Hamas source says group agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

The proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a Palestinian official. [...]

Spain and Portugal fires kill two more as Spanish troops battle blazes

Spain has sent 500 more troops to wildfire-affected regions, bringing the total deployed to 1,900. [...]

US East Coast faces life-threatening waves from Hurricane Erin

The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast. [...]

BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank

A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them. [...]

BBC at Rafah crossing as queues of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza

The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet is travelling with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. [...]

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