Joe Sims
LATEST ARTICLES BY Joe Sims
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Opinion
Capitalism sucks, unless you are very very rich
October 27, 2010Capitalism was good to the 74 wealthiest Americans whose pay was five times bigger than the previous year, while most working-class people were catching hell in the Great Recession.
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U.S.
Cook County sheriff refuses to foreclose as housing crisis deepens
October 20, 2010In a dramatic expression of public anger at the growing foreclosure crisis Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart yesterday refused to enforce foreclosures issued by big banks.
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Opinion
Republican policies the cause of prison-to-poverty cycle
October 19, 2010As the country prepares to go to the ballot box in two weeks, voters would do well to recall the long-term effect of Republican Contract with America polices.
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U.S.
Possible foreclosure fraud prompts investigation by feds
October 7, 2010Attorney General Eric Holder announced a federal investigation into possible fraud by big banks foreclosing on homeowners.
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Opinion
One Nation vs. Restoring Honor: how do you measure success?
October 6, 2010There's more than one way to judge a rally's success.
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U.S.
Labor leads campaign for moratorium on foreclosures
October 6, 2010Calls for a nationwide moratorium on foreclosures come after several large banks revealed widespread irregularities in procedures for home repossessions.
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U.S.
Over 4 million U.S. citizens denied right to vote
September 23, 2010A protest rally calling for restoration of voting rights for ex-felons was held last week at the University of the District of Columbia.
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Gold companies make big profits with Glenn Beck
September 22, 2010Hate radio is extremely profitable, particularly if you are in the gold business.
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