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Bailing out America's Big Three Automakers Is Bad Policy

In the closing days of November 2008 the big national debate is about whether or not to bail America's big three auto companies (GM, Ford and Chrysler) out of the mess that has resulted from past management's...

8 comments    finance politics automotive
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Heroine of the Month (August): Mary Harris, the Original "Mother Jones"

According to Mary Harris herself, she was born on May 1, 1830. But according to other records, she was born on August 1, 1837. What is certain is that she a pivotal figure in building the modern U.S. labor movement.

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We Need the Wobblies Now More Than Ever!

A history of the Industrial Workers of the World, commonly known as "Wobblies," and discussion of current economic issues surrounding the UAW, Teamsters, and other labor unions; in light of the proposed bailout plans.

21 comments    politics first world war iww
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