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Video: Let banks fail, says Iceland’s president

January 28, 2013 By Teresa Albano

Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson said part of the country's prescription to growing its economy in the wake of its terrible financial crisis was refusing to bail out the banks and rejecting austerity measures that put...

Immigration reform benefits country, economy

January 18, 2013 By Mary Kay Henry

As President Barack Obama is sworn in, we should take this moment to consider how our country must achieve a common vision for America.

Evo Morales remains popular despite corruption charges

January 14, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Socialist-oriented projects, aimed at shoring up national independence and protecting indigenous rights, were on track. Yet the specter of governmental corruption had materialized.

Homeowners fight back – and win

January 11, 2013 By Rossana Cambron

Some families lost their homes, others expected to lose theirs, but they chose to fight for the greater good.

Trumka: “Stand up to the bullies in Congress!”

January 9, 2013 By John Wojcik

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka warns that "the right-wing bullies in Congress are plotting to take their next hostage."