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Former union leader Andy Stern reacts to Walker victory
Jeremy Hobson Jun 6, 2012
Scott Walker's victory yesterday dealt a blow to organized labor in Wisconsin and may have broader implications nationwide. Andy Stern, former head of the Service Employees International Union, gives us his reaction.
The role of unions in building a strong middle class
David Brancaccio Jun 4, 2012
Many Americans agree that the country's economy needs a stronger middle-class. But American voters seem divided on the role that unions play in providing that.
A kinder, gentler Carlyle Group?
Krissy Clark May 30, 2012
The private equity firm reaches out, especially to Montana environmentalists.
Poll shows Greeks favor EU bailout
Stephen Beard May 29, 2012
A poll this weekend shows Greek voters support politicians who favor the EU bailout of Greece. Elections earlier this month rattled the markets when voters came out in favor of political groups that opposed the bailout and austerity.
Chasing marijuana users comes at too high a cost
Todd Buchholz May 29, 2012
Decriminalizing marijuana could help ease taxpayer burden.
How your job shapes your vote for president
Frank Newport May 24, 2012
According to Gallup, what you do for a living, not how much money you make, may determine your vote in November.
Egyptians cast votes for first president since Mubarak
Jeremy Hobson May 23, 2012
After forcing President Hosni Mubarak from office in the Arab Spring uprising last year, Egyptians are lining up today to vote for their next President. Local businesses hope the election will boost tourism to Eygpt.
Small Talk: Birthday clown, the oldest booze cruise?
Brendan Newnam May 14, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: 'Official' Dodgers fan ganja, recreating the world's oldest beer and Dominic Deville, the scary Swiss birthday clown.
Conservative party suffers losses in U.K. elections
Stephen Beard May 4, 2012
This weekend, voters in both France and Greece will go to the polls, and the expectation is that they'll be in a bit of an anti-austerity mood. One clue came yesterday in the U.K. where voters delivered big losses to the ruling Conservative party.
Small town in Spain considers growing marijuana
Tom Burridge Apr 11, 2012
Over 50 percent of a small village in northern Spain has voted in favor of a plan to allow marijuana to be grown there. The aim is to generate money for the village to help wipe out its debt. However it's still unclear if the idea will go ahead.
