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Why 2016 May See a Record Top 1%
The US's top earners will be rushing to maximize their 2016 income if Democrats gain a sweep in November.
The Mediterranean Has Become a Cemetery
Nicole Colson reports on the human toll of Europe's crackdown on refugees.
Seventeen Ballot Initiatives to Watch if You Care About Inequality
On November 8, voters in many states will have the opportunity to weigh in on a wide variety of inequality-related issues.
Election 2016 and the Growing Global Nuclear Threat
Playing a game of chicken with nuclear strategy.
Suppressing Voter Turnout: What’s in a Name?
It is critical for those who proffer “Making America Great Again,” to erect obstacles that discourage the participation of Asians, Latinos and Black people.
Comparing the Clinton and Trump Tax Plans
A look at the Trump and Clinton tax proposals, and the evidence about how taxing the wealthy affects economic growth.
Europe and Canada Approve CETA Corporate Trade Deal Despite Heavy Opposition
Protesters from both sides of the Atlantic criticized the pact, citing unnerving similarities with NAFTA and TTIP.
Here’s Why Our Next President Should Block AT&T’s Time Warner Tie-Up
Nearly a half-century of corporate consolidation has transformed American politics in ways that have undermined policies that challenge corporate power.
From Norway to Peru, US to Philippines, Activists Sue for Climate Justice
A groundswell of litigation actions against the perpetrators of climate change is emerging across the globe.
Why the Supreme Court Matters for Workers
Conservative appointments to the US Supreme Court by a Trump presidency would likely continue the decimation of workplace justice.