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How a Public Jobs Program Could Put America Back on Track

Julianne Malveaux, The Progressive — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

The same nation that created a Works Progress Administration in the 1930s should create another one in the 21st century.

For Glenn Beck, SEIU Is 'Radical, Marxist,' Except When Its Nurses Treat Him for Emergency Abdominal Pains

Alexander Zaitchik, AlterNet — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:01 PST

Beck described SEIU nurse care as "amazing" after his inflamed appendix was removed.

30 Hours Clashing with Corporate Lobbyists on a White House Committee Showed Me How Hard "Change" Really Is

Sarah Anderson, Foreign Policy in Focus — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:01 PST

The "cow-boy" model of capitalism has failed dramatically, but corporate America still wants to roam the planet free of regulation.

Want to Save Our Economy from Almighty Greed? Here Are 10 Crucial Fights and Key Fighters to Watch

Zach Carter, AlterNet — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

If the economic crisis taught us anything, it's that bringing to heel the whiz kids of finance is a top priority.

What If You and Your Neighbors Owned Your Local Sports Teams?

Roy Ulrich, AlterNet — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:01 PST

Sports franchises shouldn't necessarily be in the hands of private parties.

How State-Owned Banks Can Help Americans (And Stick It to Wall Street, Too)

Ellen Hodgson Brown, TruthOut.org — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:01 PST

With its populist business model, the Bank of North Dakota provides a template for sustainable fiscal policy at the state level.

Are Some Airlines Just Too Dangerous to Fly?

Richard Korman, Miller-McCune.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

A new study calls for standardizing aircraft maintenance across the globe, but until then, the answer just might be yes.

Have the Very Wealthy Achieved Victory in Their Class-War?

Sam Pizzigati, Dollars and Sense — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:01 PST

We donâ€™t want our tax dollars aiding companies that increase social inequalities. So why do we let our tax dollars help companies that increase economic inequality?

Our Produce-or-Die Culture Is Killing Us -- And We're Idiotically Grinning and Bearing It

Joe Bageant, JoeBageant.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

We've been reduced to "human assets" in a relentless economic machine. And we can't even complain: appearing cheerful is vital when all of life is monitored by an employer.

5 Key Fights We Face Against the Insurance Industry in the Push for Better Health Care

Joshua Holland, AlterNet — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PST

There's momentum to repair our fractured health care system -- but activism is desperately needed to keep the process honest.

We Need Smart Solutions to Our Long Jobs Crisis

Dean Baker, AlterNet — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:01 PST

All the projections show that the unemployment rate is likely to continue to rising for the immediate future and remain high for years to come.

Glenn Beck Peddles Populism for Rich Guys

Brad Reed, Commonweal Institute — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:01 PDT

The Fox News shock jock weaves a tale of wealthy elites who are victims of tyrannical government hell-bent on taking their hard-earned money.

Chevron Employs Felon and Drug-Trafficker to Derail Trial to Escape Enviro Crimes

Han Shan, AlterNet — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:01 PDT

It appears that American oil giant Chevron is employing methods -- and people -- that are as dirty as the toxic waste pits it left scattered across the rainforest floor.

Former Wall Street Player Reveals the Inside World Behind Shady Bailouts to Bankers

Joshua Holland, Nomi Prins, AlterNet — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 PDT

An interview with Prins, former managing director at Goldman Sachs, now a razor-sharp financial muckraker and author of the new book, "It Takes a Pillage."

How Our Broken Immigration System Hurts Both Immigrant and Native-Born Workers

Tyler Moran, Immigration Impact — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 PDT

The real answer to â€œenforcementâ€ at the worksite is making sure all workers can exercise their labor rights and upholding our employment laws

If You Thought the Last Bailout of Wall Street Was Disastrous, Here Comes TARP on Steroids

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:01 PDT

The "Financial Stability Improvement Act" would let Geithner spend as much as he wants for as long as he wants, with no specific oversight.

Thousands March in 3-Day Showdown with Banking Industry

Kari Lydersen, AlterNet — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Tired of bailouts and fat paychecks for those that created the economic catastrophe, marchers made clear demands to tame an out-of-control financial system.

Will Your Pension Be Wall Street's Next Casualty?

Mark Brenner, Labor Notes — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:01 PDT

For years corporations have been trying to choke the life out of traditional pensions ... and they may get their wish.

Will People-Power Defeat the Insurance Lobby This Time Around?

Dean Baker, TruthOut.org — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:01 PDT

This is a case where the simple facts and persistent grassroots pressure may overcome the political power of a major industry.

The Yes Men: Pranksters Out to Fix the World

Mark Engler, Foreign Policy in Focus — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:01 PDT

The Yes Men pose as spokespeople for major companies or bodies like the World Trade Organization, and give presentations that highlight the logic of corporate greed.