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Truce or Dare in Colombia

Violence rages even as peace talks continue.

Jeremy Kryt

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Happy Holidays! GOP Delivers Uncertainty to Middle Class

Republican union-busting doesn't protect workers' rights.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

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After Newtown, Teachers Are the Heroes

As we honor the teachers of Newtown, let's take a moment to honor all teachers.

Andrew Lam

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Gerrymandering Isn’t the (Only) Problem

Redrawing district lines will never eliminate the unfair bias toward Republicans in House elections. Here's what will.

Rob Richie

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The Will to Secede

With the re-election of Barack Obama, secession rears its head.

G. Pascal Zachary

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End the Mansion Subsidy

If you can afford a million-dollar mortgage, you don't need a tax break.

David Sirota

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Electoral College Shakeup

How Republicans could put a lock on the presidency.

Rob Richie

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Goodbye, Mr. Quips

Barney Frank retires at the end of 2012; we will miss his Capitol wit.

James Patterson

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It’s Ironic, Isn’t It?

We shouldn't be so quick to blame irony for our waning political commitment. It's the symptom, not the disease.

Barrett Swanson

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Dethrone ‘Filibuster King’ Mitch McConnell

The fight is on to fix the minority's silent domination of the Senate.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

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Right-to-Work in Michigan Is About Politics, Not Economics

Michigan's anti-union legislation will hurt the state’s economy, not help it as Republicans claim.

John Logan

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Walmart’s Fishy Claim of 86 Percent Employee Satisfaction

Do Walmart's high internal polling numbers reflect employee love--or fear?

John Logan

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A Picture Worth Far More Than 1,000 Words

How the New York Post subway photo turns the lens on us.

David Sirota

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How To Make Money Off the U.S. Debt (If Your Name Is Simpson or Bowles)

For $40,000, the failed commission leaders will tell you we should funnel middle-class retirement funds to rich CEOs.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

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Walmart’s Downward Wage Spiral

The retail giant’s low wages and poor working conditions drive down standards throughout a burgeoning sector.

John Logan

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Gaza Under Assault

The images of bombardment have left Israel few remaining shreds of credibility.

Noam Chomsky

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Foodies Get Wobbly

Food supply chain workers adopt the IWW's radical actions to fight abusive employers.

Michelle Chen

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LGBT Merit Badge

The movement against the Boy Scouts of America’s straights-only rule is gaining momentum.

Sarah Cobarrubias

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The Dangers of a Data-Driven World

As we increasingly use algorithms that base decisions on past successes, innovation is threatened.

David Sirota

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9/11 Mistakes Repeated in Sandy Clean-up, Say Worker Health Advocates

OSHA has lowered safety enforcement for those doing Hurricane Sandy recovery work, despite hazards such as asbestos.

Mike Elk

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A Time to Choose

How will the United States respond to the UN resolution on Palestine?

Marilyn Katz

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Democratic to the CORE

The Chicago Teachers Union’s secret to success? The rank and file are in control.

Micah Uetricht and Jasson Perez

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Party of Entitled Rich Threatens Economy

The fiscal cliff showdown exposes the GOP's stubborn favoritism toward the wealthiest Americans.

Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers President

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Somewhere Under the Rainbow

When will the Left move on from movement-building?

Carl Davidson