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"The New American Oligarchy"

And the 30-year war to destroy American democracy

Andy Kroll is a reporter for Mother Jones magazine and associate editor at TomDispatch.com.

"The New American Oligarchy"

G.O.P. Embrace Fiscal "Insanity"

Show me (who gets) the money! It's easy to see who benefits more from the Republican tax plan [hint: It's probably not anyone reading this.]

G.O.P. Embrace Fiscal "Insanity"

GM Goes Public with Huge Stock Offering

Government rescue saved hundreds of thousands of jobs

There's something about a white board that makes even difficult subjects easier to grasp.

GM Goes Public with Huge Stock Offering

House Republicans Block Unemployment Benefits

Time is running out for long-term unemployed

The Democratic leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday tried to take up a bill under expedited rules to extend federal unemployment benefits which are set to expire on November 30.

House Republicans Block Unemployment Benefits

Stealing Wages is a Crime

National epidemic robbing both Peter and Paul

Thursday, November 18, was National Day of Action to Stop Wage Theft, sponsored by

Stealing Wages is a Crime

Senate Republicans Block Paycheck Fairness - Again

Bill doesn't even get chance to be debated

Saying 'No' is something the Republican minority in the United States Senate does well (and often). Taking action on behalf of workers? Not at all.

Senate Republicans Block Paycheck Fairness - Again