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Beyond the Economic Chaos of Coronavirus Is a Global War Economy
In the face of excessive capital accumulation, war and repression have become profit centers for the capitalist class.
The Last Recession Led to an Unequal Recovery. We Can Choose a Different Path.
Officials will need to decide whether to protect Wall Street or support the most fragile communities and families.
Elections May Have to Change During the Coronavirus Outbreak. Here’s How.
Experts share what you need to know about how coronavirus could affect the way voters cast their ballots in November.
Beyond the Death Penalty, Activists Are Fighting to End Death by Incarceration
From Vermont to California, activists are finding pathways to upend “the other death sentence”: life without parole.
New York Gov. Cuomo’s Panel Proposes Medicaid Cuts Amid Coronavirus Crisis
A panel appointed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to reduce the state's Medicaid spending by $400 million.
New Federal Sick Leave Law Fails to Protect Many Workers From COVID-19 Threat
The bad news is that the law does not provide blanket coverage for all workers. Instead, it’s a confusing mess.
NYC Public Hospital Worker Warns “We Should Expect the Worst” From Coronavirus
Amid a shortage of N95 masks and lack of rapid testing, caregivers are being ordered to work unless they show symptoms.
US Drone Assassinations Continue Despite German Effort to Restrict Them
A court ruling that would have restricted U.S. drone operations using a German air base is stuck in the appeals process.
We’re in a Recession, and It’s Likely to Get Worse
Fundamental changes are needed in both the short and long term.
We Are Facing Economic Collapse on Top of a Pandemic. What We Do Now Matters.
As the COVID-19 virus spreads, the U.S. economy has begun to crumble like a house of cards.