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Mainstream media’s neglect of rural America is a multifaceted issue with deep-rooted causes and significant consequences. First and foremost, the e...

  • Added: Dec 27, 2023
  • Length: 14:33
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Nov. 19th is World Toilet Day, and in developing countries it's serious business.

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  • Added: Nov 18, 2014
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Many U.S. workers are being badly mistreated -- cheated -- by employers.

  • Added: Apr 09, 2010
  • Length: 04:02
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There's good news for unions in their attempts to attract the young members they must have if they are to grow.

  • Added: Nov 14, 2008
  • Length: 02:42
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Organized labor played a major role in Barack Obama's election and expects much in return.

  • Added: Nov 06, 2008
  • Length: 03:40
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This discusses the attempts of Burger King to undo agreements by its major fast-food competitors to improve the shameful conditions of tomato pickers.

  • Added: Dec 06, 2007
  • Length: 03:52
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Despite the great importance of teachers, they are by far the most poorly paid of all professionals.

  • Added: Apr 11, 2007
  • Length: 03:36
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Thanks to two California doctors, we may finally be able to abolish the barbaric practice of capital punishment.

  • Added: Feb 25, 2006
  • Length: 02:49
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Our interview features James Loewen who discusses the historical practice of banning minorities after sundown in American communities, plus our reg...

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  • Added: Feb 04, 2006
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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President Bush's appointees to the National Labor Relations Board are going all out to deny wolrkers their legal rights.

  • Added: Feb 01, 2006
  • Length: 03:07