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The truth about rural America
I’ve long been an admirer of Eduardo Porter, who takes a subtle and unusual angle in writing about economics for the New York Times. In case the phrase “writing about economics” causes you to shrink away from the page, as … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, The War On Workers
Tagged American rural poor, Eduardo Porter, New York Times, Social Security, undocumented immigrants
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Tidbits from the wonderful world of Amazon
From Harper’s Weekly Review: In Robbinsville, New Jersey, a robot at an Amazon factory accidentally punctured a can of bear repellent, which sent two dozen workers to the emergency room; a nearly identical incident had occurred at a Haslet, Texas, … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life, The War On Workers
Tagged Amazon, Amazon factories, bear repellent, Harper's, Harper's Weekly Review
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The war on workers: is this one of the last class action lawsuits?
From 538 Significant Digits: $65 million settlement Speaking of huge retailers, Walmart may soon pay a $65 million class-action settlement for making its cashiers stand, and failing to provide them with “suitable seats.” The suit was first brought in 2009, … Continue reading
Posted in Koch Bros Final Solution to Democracy, Politics, The Facts of Life, The War On Workers
Tagged 538 Significant Digits, class action lawsuits, John Roberts, SCOTUS, Walmart
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