economy
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Banks taking homes from oppressed communities at higher rates
A report issued by the Pew Hispanic Center shows that home ownership losses have been highest in African American and…
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Bank stress tests: pass or fail?
On May 7, results were announced of so-called stress tests of 19 of the biggest U.S. banks. According to the…
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U.S. government and Explorers program trains young people against immigrants, “disgruntled” war veterans
The author is a member of March Forward!, an organization of veterans and service members who stand against war and…
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Los Angeles teachers’ struggle against layoffs, budget cuts intensifies
In the past few weeks, the teachers’ struggle in Los Angeles has intensified against threatened layoffs, and benefit and budget…
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Homes destroyed to protect profits
Guaranty Bank of Austin ordered the demolition of a partially finished housing development in southern California that included four finished…
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General Motors to cut production, furlough plants
After accepting $13.4 billion in federal bailout funds to remain in operation, General Motors has announced a blatant attack on…
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Billionaires, Your Time Is Up.
The bankers and billionaires have given us the biggest economic crisis in decades. Now they want us to pay for…
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L.A. teachers’ union mounts struggle against budget cuts and layoffs
President Obama gained a lot of support from teachers’ unions during his election campaign for his promises. But now, with…
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Poverty rises as economic crisis continues
A recent study by the Heartland Alliance Mid-America Institute on Poverty found that over 400,000 additional Illinois residents were pushed…
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Teachers’ union, students fight layoffs
On April 28, over 400 United Teachers of Los Angeles rank-and-file members and supporters marched and rallied to protest looming…
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