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Should companies bidding for government contracts be required to disclose their political donations? An executive order under consideration by President Obama says, “Yes.” But
Betrayed by Scholastic
I always loved book fairs as a child. My mother served as school librarian for a few years so I had the privilege of
AFL-CIO’s Richard Trumka wants an independent labor movement
In the past, Democratic politicians could always count on union campaign contributions. But, when it comes to supporting working families, corporate Democrats have not
Should sports be a college major?
As a student at a Big 10 school, I hear many rumors about athletes and sports. “Most athletes are in the business school because
“Freedom Riders” shows folly of states’ rights
The exception proves the rule. That is certainly the case with something as complicated as the American system of federalism and the concept of
GOP governors’ overreach may help Dems in 2012
Republicans flipped twenty legislative chambers across the country in 2010 and picked up 10 governorships. Many Republicans, like Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin, campaigned
If Carnahan won’t, how about Kucinich?
There’s been much speculation about possible Republican and Democratic nominees in Missouri’s newly configured 2nd District. Republicans seem to have a beacon always pointed
Illinois smart-grid legislation faces opposition
The Illinois legislature is considering a bill that allows electric companies to raise rates for consumers in exchange for infrastructure improvements. Ameren and ComEd
The Amalgamated: a socialist-inspired housing co-op in the Bronx
It was offered to us to demonstrate that through cooperative efforts we can better the lot of our co-workers. We have also been given