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Economy
The Next Economic Recession Will Likely Come From Climate Crisis
Extreme weather caused by climate change could lead to a recession “the likes of which we've never seen before.”
Radical Urban Planning Can Fight Gentrification With Affordable Housing
Gentrification isn't inevitable.
Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies the Wrong Way Could End Up Hurting the Poor
Ending consumer subsidies would raise prices without lowering energy use enough to meaningfully reduce emissions.
When Your Doctor Is Also a Lobbyist: Inside the War Over Surprise Medical Bills
Lawmakers are grappling over several approaches to curtail surprise bills.
Fracking Has Led to a Bust for Pennsylvania School District Finances
Despite promises that fracking would bring prosperity, Pennsylvania schools are struggling financially.
Trump Wants to Inflict Severe Pain on Disabled Community Just Because He Can
Under Trump’s recent proposal, fewer people will be able to collect disability benefits.
AI Algorithms Intended to Catch Welfare Fraud Often Punish the Poor Instead
These tools are often built on the assumption that fraud among the poor is endemic. In fact, it is rare.
Residents of Detroit Are Fighting Back After Foreclosure Crisis
Detroit overtaxed residents by $600 million in property taxes, causing the crisis.
Trump Says His Budget Doesn’t Cut Social Security — But Mnuchin Admits It Does
The treasury secretary's comments came days after Trump said that he is “not touching” the program.
Will Climate Change Provoke a Widespread Revival of Socialism?
The fate of our species and the planet demands no less.