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The Jilted Spouse

The Jilted Spouse

By Oswald Krell on March 8, 2013

Here’s a familiar story. A man and a woman get married when they’re young. Time passes, they age, they grow, and, before you know it, 25 years have passed. Then, one day, with no real warning, the man tells the wife that she’s too old. He’s dumping her for a younger woman who doesn’t have [...]

Posted in Class Warfare, Economy, Featured, Labor | Tagged corporate america, corporate greed, Economy, Income Inequality, Labor, pension | 2 Responses

Local News Victimized by Trickle Down Economy

Local News Victimized by Trickle Down Economy

By Bob Plain on October 23, 2012

While progressives may not always agree with the Providence Journal, we ought to at least appreciate its efforts. It’s been said before and it’s well worth saying again: The Providence Journal is the single biggest and best news and information provider in Rhode Island, and everyone here owes it a huge debt of gratitude. And [...]

Posted in Economy, Featured | Tagged belo, corporate greed, journalism, projo | 4 Responses

Bank of America Protest: First PVD, Then NC

Bank of America Protest: First PVD, Then NC

By Bob Plain on May 7, 2012

After a protest in front of the downtown Bank of America building this afternoon at 5pm, about 15 Rhode Islanders are heading off to Charlotte North Carolina to join thousands of others from across the United States to protest at the bank’s annual shareholder’s meeting. Today’s action in downtown Providence in front of the Superman [...]

Posted in Economy, National News | Tagged bank of america, banks, charlotte, corporate greed, DARE, environmental justice league, Income Inequality, Rhode Island | 13 Responses

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