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Lee Fang: The Corporate Cash Behind Michigan’s ‘Right to Work’ Legislation

Lee Fang: The Corporate Cash Behind Michigan’s ‘Right to Work’ Legislation Lee Fang: The Corporate Cash Behind Michigan’s ‘Right to Work’ Legislation

What caused Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s political 180 on anti-labor legislation?

Dec 13, 2012 / Press Room

The GOP’s ‘Botox Solution’

The GOP’s ‘Botox Solution’ The GOP’s ‘Botox Solution’

The formerly Grand Old Party’s cosmetic changes won’t win them the next election.

Dec 13, 2012 / Jeremiah Goulka

Walmart Workers Will Rally in Ten Countries Tomorrow

Walmart Workers Will Rally in Ten Countries Tomorrow Walmart Workers Will Rally in Ten Countries Tomorrow

Workers across five continents will protest alleged retaliation against US Walmart employees.

Dec 13, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

NYU Divest Calls On President Sexton To End Fossil Fuel Investments

NYU Divest Calls On President Sexton To End Fossil Fuel Investments NYU Divest Calls On President Sexton To End Fossil Fuel Investments

The campus divestment movement has made its way to NYU, where students and faculty are pressuring the administration to cut its ties with the fossil fuel industry.

Dec 12, 2012 / StudentNation / Melissa Cronin

Emerging Fiscal Cliff Deal Spares Corporations, but Not the Safety Net

Emerging Fiscal Cliff Deal Spares Corporations, but Not the Safety Net Emerging Fiscal Cliff Deal Spares Corporations, but Not the Safety Net

Is Obama’s preferred deal one that cuts benefits for millions of Americans while sparing corporate America?

Dec 12, 2012 / George Zornick

Today in Poverty: GOP Leadership and Violence Against Native Women

Today in Poverty: GOP Leadership and Violence Against Native Women Today in Poverty: GOP Leadership and Violence Against Native Women

Conservatives in Congress continue to block the Violence Against Women Act, denying vital protections for Native American women.

Dec 12, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Once Again, Senate Republicans Reject International Human Rights

Once Again, Senate Republicans Reject International Human Rights Once Again, Senate Republicans Reject International Human Rights

As the federal government refuses to recognize the UN treaty on the rights of the disabled, a growing number of cities are incorporating international human rights standards into t...

Dec 12, 2012 / Barbara Crossette

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Tensions Rise in Egypt Ahead of Referendum Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Tensions Rise in Egypt Ahead of Referendum

Protesters are starting to call for Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi to step down.

Dec 12, 2012 / Press Room

Thousands Descend on Michigan Capitol to Protest Anti-Worker Bills

Thousands Descend on Michigan Capitol to Protest Anti-Worker Bills Thousands Descend on Michigan Capitol to Protest Anti-Worker Bills

A very real ideological battle is being waged between labor and the forces that wish to destroy the power of collective bargaining.

Dec 12, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Michigan Adopts the ALEC Model for Diminishing Democracy

Michigan Adopts the ALEC Model for Diminishing Democracy Michigan Adopts the ALEC Model for Diminishing Democracy

A “right to work” law isn’t about economic development or “freedom.” It’s about increasing the power of corporations. 

Dec 12, 2012 / John Nichols

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