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6 Lessons for the Left from Spain’s Democratic Revolution

Spain shows a third way is possible.

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10 Ideas to Save the Economy

We bring you all 10 of Robert Reich’s ideas to save the economy in one convenient, easy-to-share article.

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Making the Economy Work for the Many, Not the Few. Step 10: End Mass Incarceration, Now

Instead of locking people up unjustly, and then locking them out of the economy for the rest of their lives, we need to stop wasting human talent and start opening doors of opportunity – to everyone.

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The Transition to Post-Capitalism Will Not Be Smooth Sailing

Exploring the conceptual foundations of a production system that could serve as an alternative to industrial capitalism.

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In Leaked Draft, Pope Francis Takes ‘Hard Core’ Stance on Climate Debate

The Earth “is protesting for the wrong that we are doing to her, because of the irresponsible use and abuse of the goods that God has placed on her,” pope encyclical warns.

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Anticipatory Bribery

In viewing campaign contributions as the major source of corruption we overlook the more insidious flow of direct, personal payments – much of which might be called “anticipatory bribery.”

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Making the Economy Work for the Many, Not the Few. Step 9: Make Polluters Pay Us

Instead of investing in dirty fuels, let’s start charging polluters for poisoning our skies – and then invest the revenue so that it benefits everyone.

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Making the Economy Work for the Many, Not the Few. Step 8: Raise the Estate Tax on the Very Rich

Our democracy’s Founding Fathers did not want a privileged aristocracy. Yet that’s the direction we’re going in.

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The Left’s Answer to ALEC: Say Hello to the State Innovation Exchange

Progressives needed an organization like ALEC. Now we have one. It’s called the State Innovation Exchange.

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Making the Economy Work for the Many, Not the Few. Step 7: Strengthen Unions and Preempt State “Right to Work” Laws

Don’t be fooled by the “right to work” name. It’s a back door destroying unions.