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I Have a Copyright: The Problem With MLK’s Speech

By Lauren Williams I have a dream that on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, little black boys and girls will be holding hands with little white boys and girls as they watch the footage on TV of … Continue reading

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Time Warner Cable Handing Out Free TV Antennas, as CBS Blackout Stretches On

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Walmart’s Latest Scheme to Replace the Middle Class With an Underclass Forced to Buy its Shoddy Goods

By Stacey Mitchell Almost 30 years ago, as the U.S. was bleeding jobs, Walmart launched a “Buy America” program and started hanging “Made in America” signs in its 750 stores. It was a marketing success, cementing the retailer’s popularity in the … Continue reading

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Are the Rich Getting Too Much of the Economic Pie?

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The American Dream rewards few, enslaves millions

By Bhaskar Sunkara I’ve been working odd jobs and starting businesses all my life. It’s a hustler spirit fitting with my immigrant roots, a key part of my identity. Quintessentially American, even. Self-reliance is something I’m proud of – I’ve always … Continue reading

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Manager Training Guide Blames Women For Coworkers Who Come On To Them

By Bryce Covert Jhana, an online resource with articles and tools for managers used by employees at Google, Groupon, Eventbrite, Modcloth, and Ask.com, published an article called “What if a male colleague gets the wrong idea?” to help women deal … Continue reading

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Best Time To Buy Things

Every day you probably get e-mail, texts, tweets, and circulars announcing great sales. The days of watching the calendar and buying products at the time of year when prices are lowest would appear to be over. Or are they? Consumer … Continue reading

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Should you factor retirement into your career goals?

By Susan Ricker When you’re searching for a job, the primary focus is usually on finding employment, not preparing for retirement. But should your career goals include what comes after you’re done working? Depending on where you are in your … Continue reading

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Fast-food workers uniting to strike on Aug. 29

By Jonathan Berr McDonald’s, Burger King , Wendy’s and their rivals can sell food inexpensively because they pay their workers low wages. That unpleasant economic reality will confront diners in eight cities later this month during a work stoppage organized by a … Continue reading

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5 Companies That Make Money By Keeping Americans Terrified of Terror Attacks

By Alex Kane Michael Hayden, the former director of the National Security Agency, has invaded America’s television sets in recent weeks to warn about Edward Snowden’s leaks and the continuing terrorist threat to America. But what often goes unmentioned, as … Continue reading

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