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Progressives say election may bolster social safety net

The increasingly likely win by President Obama may amount to a mandate to preserve, if not extend, the social safety net and the social insurance programs.

‘Fringe’ episode confirms it’s the best show on TV

I can tell from watching the first episode of the fifth season that it will be as good, if not better, than the four that have gone before it.

Unique films from North Korea, Chile, Argentina

It isn't often you see films from North Korea demonized in Western media and relegated to obscurity.

Tea party tries to save one of its own in Illinois

Right-wing groups are pouring more than $1 million to support the reelection campaign of Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill.

Unions take aim at child labor, trafficking

Around the globe, 215 million children are engaged in child labor, including an estimated six million in forced labor.

Mexican right rams through anti-labor law

Mexico has had, on paper, progressive labor laws. However, workers have trouble defending their interests even where there is a union.