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Wal-Mart Moms Could Vote to Change Wal-Mart

David Nassar | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics

Read More: Politics, Walmart, John McCain, Economy, 2008 Presidential Race, Wal-Mart Moms, Health Insurance, Campaign, Swing Voters, Health Care, Healthcare, Wal-Mart, Barack Obama, Election, 2008 Presidential Election, Politics News

"Wal-Mart Moms" or "Wal-Mart Women" are the new "it" demographic this election cycle. That may be good news for Wal-Mart shoppers, but it is not good news for Wal-Mart.

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Walmart's Poor Sportsmanship

David Nassar | Posted 09.22.2008 | Business

Read More: Sports, Ethics, School Fundraising, Walmart, Football, High School Football, Business Ethics, Business News

It may be questionable whether Walmart has the legal right to undercut youth sports and profit off a school's logo without permission. But there's no question about whether it's ethical.

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What Is Wal-Mart So Afraid Of? Four Words: Employee Free Choice Act

Robert Greenwald | Posted 09.13.2008 | Politics

The Employee Free Choice Act is a vital piece of legislation that, if passed, will go a long way toward restoring the middle class in our country.

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Who's Running for President, McCain or Palin?

Andy Ostroy | Posted 09.09.2008 | Politics

Read More: George Bush, Walmart, Bill Clinton, Karl Rove, John McCain, Bridge to Nowhere, Joe Lieberman, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Steve Schmidt, Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Chris Matthews, Dick Cheney, Politics News

It's safe to say that Republicans are downright giddy over their Everymom.

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Restoring America's Middle Class, One Corporate Bully at a Time

Stewart Acuff | Posted 08.14.2008 | Business

Read More: Afl-Cio, Walmart, Middle Class, Business News

Wal-Mart is America's best known corporate bully. They have bullied small towns across the heartland. Now, and most importantly and most dangerously, they are bullying America's political system.

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Tell the FEC to Investigate Wal-Mart for Electioneering

ZP Heller | Posted 08.13.2008 | Politics

Read More: Efca, Walmart, Lee Scott, Unions, 2008 Election, Barack Obama, Fec, Wal-Mart Electioneering, Politics News

If Wal-Mart broke the law by threatening and scaring employees about which candidates to vote for this November, compel the FEC to hold the company accountable.

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Walmart's Mixed Signals: Giving More Money To Dems

The Huffington Post | Posted 08.06.2008 | Politics

Read More: Walmart Politics, Walmart Republicans, Walmart, Walmart Unions, Walmart Democrats, Walmart Campaign Contributions, Politics News

Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Wal-Mart was warning employees that a Democratic win in November would be bad for workers. But the ...

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The Way We'll Be I: The New Retail Politics

John Zogby | Posted 08.05.2008 | Politics

Read More: Retailers, Walmart, John McCain, Marshall's, 2008 Election, Retail Politics, Politics News

For those of us interested in measuring the voting habits of large swathes of Americans, examining the correlation between retail preferences and voting preferences can be very enlightening.

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The Wal-Mart Dictatorship: Vote McCain or Else?

Andy Ostroy | Posted 08.04.2008 | Politics

Read More: Walmart, John McCain, Republicans, Vote, Democrats, November Election, Barack Obama, Union, Wal-Mart Unions, Wal-Mart, Politics News

To what degree the warnings were issued is not confirmed, but many Wal-Mart employees anonymously have said that the company's message is quite clear: "a vote for Obama could mean a loss of jobs."

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Wal-Mart's Desperate War Against Unionization

ZP Heller | Posted 08.02.2008 | Politics

Read More: Walmart, Lee Scott, John McCain, Workers, Unions, Wages, Barack Obama, Politics News

As to Wal-Mart scaring workers into believing that if Democrats win in November, they will lose, I ask this: if you're a Wal-Mart employee who's making a meager hourly wage that doesn't even cover the cost of food for your family or doctors' visits for your children, haven't you lost already?

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Wal-Mart Intimidates Employees, Discourages Support of Democrats

David Nassar | Posted 08.01.2008 | Business

Read More: Walmart, Walmart Unions, Walmart Democrats Unions, Walmart Anti-Union Meetings, Wal-Mart Democrats, Walmart Fears Unions, Walmart Democrat, Walmart Democrats, Walmart Election Meetings, Business News

Despite the millions of dollars Wal-Mart spends to improve its image, a look behind the mask reveals a company that has not changed its appalling business practices at all.

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Wal-Mart Never Saw it Coming

Ron Galloway | Posted 08.01.2008 | Business

Read More: Walmart, Barack Obama, Wal-Mart, Walmart Unions, Wal-Mart Obama, Unions, Wall Street Journal, Business News

Wal-Mart held meetings explaining why an Obama victory might lead to unions organizing more easily. But are they aware that Buffy Wicks, the designer of Obama's grassroots campaign, used to work for Wake Up Wal-Mart?

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Wal-Mart Warns Workers Of Democratic Win

WSJ/AP | Posted 08.01.2008 | Politics

Read More: Walmart Anti-Union Meetings, Walmart, Walmart Worried About Democratic Win, Walmart Unions, Walmart Election Meetings, Walmart Fears Unions, Walmart Democrats, Walmart Democrats Unions, Wal-Mart Democrats, Walmart Democrat, Walmart Mccain, Walmart Voting, Article Walmart Don't Want Obama to Win, Politics News

UPDATE: Wal-Mart has issued a statement regarding The Wall Street Journal article outlining how it's warning employees to beware of voting for Democra...

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Wal-Mart's Wages Increase in China, Rollback in US

David Nassar | Posted 07.16.2008 | Business

Read More: Walmart, Walton, Wages, Economy, Schip, Medicaid, China, Wal-Mart, Labor, Minimum Wage, Walmart Equality, Etic, Business News

Instead of perpetuating a cycle of poverty among its workers, it's time Wal-Mart consider a meaningful wage increase for its U.S. employees who are struggling to make ends.

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NBC Signs Deal With Wal-Mart To Market To Moms

New York Times | Stuart Elliott | Posted 07.14.2008 | Media

Read More: Momtourage, WalMart NBC, NBC Universal, Lauren Zalaznick, Women@NBCU, Nbc, Walmart, Media News

Forget about support groups, posses and circles of friends. The first advertising sales deal for a new unit of NBC Universal -- signed with Wal-Mart S...

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Wal-Mart Goes Local ... So?

Isabel Cowles | Posted 07.02.2008 | Green

Read More: Environment, Local Produce, Sustainability, Walmart, Wal-Mart Sustainability, Wal-Mart, Green News

Wal-Mart is giving local farmers an audience again: by bringing this food into a space where the public shops, its stores will make local produce visible, accessible and affordable.

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Wal-Mart Stores To Source More Local Produce

Green Biz | GreenBiz Staff | Posted 07.02.2008 | Green

Read More: Wal-Mart Green, Eating Locally, Walmart, Wal-Mart Sustainability, Local Farmers, Wal-Mart, Green News

In a bid to offset the rising cost of fuel, Wal-Mart plans to expand its offerings of fresh fruits and vegetables grown and shipped from local farms a...

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Wal-Mart Kicks an Injured Cop When He is Down

David Nassar | Posted 07.01.2008 | Business

Read More: Walmart, Tyson's, Health Care, Wal-Mart, Deborah Shank, Arkansas, Jimmy Singleton, Target Corp, Harris, Communications Consulting Worldwide, Lee Scott, Walmart Ceo Lee Scott, Health Benefits, Business News

Wal-Mart now seems determined to keep disability benefits from all Americans, not merely its own employees.

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True Green: Integrating Eco-Awareness Into Your Business Model

Amy Swift | Posted 06.20.2008 | Living

Read More: Eco-Friendly, Walmart, Sustainability, Green Living, Living News

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you know that "green," "eco," and "sustainable" are the catchphrases of the 21st century. Simply put: The market wants green products.

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Look Out Walmart! Here Come The Threadheads

Sal Nunziato | Posted 06.13.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: New Orleans, Jazz Fest, Threadheads, Walmart, Entertainment News

The New Orleans Jazz Fest may have come and gone, but to a number of diehards known as the Threadheads, the last day of Fest is really just the first day of planning for the following year.

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Wal-Mart's Dog and Pony Show

David Nassar | Posted 06.05.2008 | Business

Read More: Bentonville, Sam Walton, Human Rights, Walmart, Wal-Mart, Deborah Shank, Arkansas, Debbie Shank, Lee Scott, Shareholders, Retailer, Business News

Wal-Mart's abandonment of founder Sam Walton's own beliefs that have led them to become such a distasteful presence to an increasing number of communities and shoppers.

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Wal-Mart Launches Web Classifieds to Compete with Craigslist

Slate | Chadwick Matlin | Posted 06.04.2008 | Media

Read More: Walmart, Wal-Mart, Craigslist, Newspapers, Classifieds, Walmart Classified, Media News

Wal-Mart doesn't know it yet, but it may be the savior that local newspapers have been praying for. The big-box retailer launched a new service withou...

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Happy Mother's Day, Really?

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner | Posted 05.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: Public Policy, Walmart, Pay Inequality, Women Voters, Mothers Day, Mothers, Wal Mart Sexist, Politics News

The question, "Does our country do more than pay lip service to the important role of mothers?" becomes more pressing each day as the economy tightens and families struggle to keep up.

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Why Wal-Mart Does Not Strengthen Our Economy

David Nassar | Posted 04.30.2008 | Business

Read More: Taxes, Walmart, Labor, China, Health Care, Wal-Mart, Tax Rebates, Business News

It's tax rebate time, and no one is hungrier for the tax rebate checks arriving in mailboxes today than Wal-Mart. But spending your tax rebate there won't stimulate the economy.

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Wal-Mart Plays Politics with Charity

David Nassar | Posted 04.24.2008 | Business

Read More: Lee Scott, Walmart, Pacs, Walton Family, Charity, Wal-Mart, Betonville, Business News

New video footage of Wal-Mart manager meetings released by the Center for Public Integrity provide a rare and disturbing glimpse into the private culture of the world's largest company.

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