Attack on unions shows why we need a new social contract governing work
Jan 14, 2016 04:06 am UTC| Politics
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case this week that may deal a significant blow to labor unions and shows why its vital, to my mind, to come up with a new social contract governing work. The case involves ten California...
Race and racism after Obama: where do we go from here?
Jan 14, 2016 01:16 am UTC| Politics
Last night marked the final time President Obama will address the nation as its commander-in-chief, an event signaling the beginning of the end of the Obama era. Now may be as good a time as any to reflect on what we were...
Will Donald Trump win the US Republican Presidential nomination?
Jan 14, 2016 00:05 am UTC| Politics
The US Presidential nominations are not decided by a national vote, but rather by a series of state by state contests that are held between February and June this year. These contests elect delegates to the national...
Explainer: why everyone is giving Poland a hard time
Jan 13, 2016 16:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Since coming into power at the end of October 2015, Polands new, right-wing government has caused a stir at home and drawn international criticism. Hardly a day passes at the moment without EU officials or European...
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Responds to 2016 State of the Union Address
Jan 13, 2016 15:25 pm UTC| Politics
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2016 -- The following is a statement from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: During President Obamas final State of the Union, we heard the President tell the nation that Americas...
Expect an EU referendum in June or July this year – here's why ...
Jan 13, 2016 15:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The prospect of a summer referendum on Britains membership of the European Union is drawing closer. At least this is the timetable David Cameron hinted at when he recently said he is hopeful of concluding a renegotiation...
Will messy politics dent euro area recovery?
Jan 13, 2016 11:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
2016 may not be a calm year for the Euro area with many political facets likely to affect ongoing recovery. The Brexit discussion and a possible yes to leaving the EU could be the harbinger of more disintegration....
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