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Waste Company Locks Out Teamsters in Bid to Eliminate Pensions

Josh Eidelson, In These Times. May 15, 2012.

Teamsters Local 215 says it offered to extend the current contract into the future, but Republic insisted on eliminating pensions and replacing them with a 401(k).

Texas Is a Shining Example of Right-Wing Governance in Action and That's Why It's a Complete Basket-Case

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. June 16, 2011.

Conservatives claim the "Texas Miracle" is a model for the nation, but it's actually a blueprint for winning the race to the bottom.

Why Do We Idolize Wall Street Hustlers but Hold People Who Actually Make Things in Contempt?

Les Leopold, Huffington Post. September 30, 2009.

The manufacturing sector accounts for fewer and fewer jobs each year, so why should we give a damn about it?

Corporate Lobbyists Have Turned Human Rights into a Tradeable Commodity

Todd Tucker, Eyes on Trade. February 18, 2008.

Corporate interests are savvy at bringing about incremental policy changes with far-reaching consequences.

Sex Strike! Madrid\'s Escorts Launch Coordinated Attack Against Banks, Withhold Sex Services From Desperate Bankers

Kristen Gwynne, December 31, 1969.

More on the Big Lie of the \"Texas Miracle\"... from Barbara Bush!

Joshua Holland, December 31, 1969.