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The US spends nearly a trillion dollars a year on national defense, to include wars, homeland security, a bewildering array of intelligence agencies, and the maintenance of nuclear weapons. …

Dean Baker: An increase in the minimum wage is an important goal with substantial benefits but it should not be confused with an inequality agenda.

Michael Ratner: President Obama's assertion that our nation was formed as a result of a heroic history of surveillance is a misleading scare tactic.

President Obama could right a slew of wrongs using his cognitive and executive powers, says George Lakoff, and he has a list in mind he hopes to hear about …

The Harper administration in Canada has long been known for its anti-environment stance.

Republicans smell an election opportunity - but only if they can keep the economy down, jobs down and wages down.

Like many Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) advocates, he assumes that the BIG will magically solve the fundamental problem of economic insecurity.

Our international competitors have national manufacturing strategies.

Syrian peace talks have finally begun, but many powerful interests - including US neocons - are determined to see the talks fail.

Immigrants and other restaurant workers get a way to rise in local economies. Communities get the best fast food they've ever had.