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Trump’s New Budget Is Not Only Immoral — It’s Also Unaffordable
Enriching Pentagon contractors to the tune of more than $300 billion every year is not remotely affordable.
Trump’s Social Security Changes Pose Dire Threat to Rural Disabled People
The need to travel to a Social Security office or court can be a barrier for people who lack access to transportation.
Trump Budget Would Slash Medicare and Social Security While Boosting Pentagon
President Donald Trump is expected to unveil a $4.8 trillion blueprint that includes hundreds of billions in cuts.
Facebook Ads Should Face the Same Libel Law as Media Outlets
Facebook will not screen political ads for truthfulness. Why does it remain exempt from libel laws?
Government Report Finds Trump’s Trade War Is Harmful to Americans’ Incomes
A report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projected lower economic growth and higher consumer prices.
In Spite of Economic Gains, Wage Growth Is Slowing
Unemployment is at a 50-year low, but the pace of wage growth is weak.
House Pushes Back on Postal Service Privatization With Financial Relief Bill
The bipartisan bill would ease the financial challenges that critics have used to justify privatization.
Financial Transactions Taxes Are No Longer a “Fringe” Idea
Financial transactions taxes are gaining traction among centrists, including Wall Street types.
The Push to Create Co-ops Is Energizing a New Generation of Socialists
Socialists are in a good position to contest the 21st century’s struggle among economic systems.
Biden’s Failure to Confront His History on Social Security Isn’t Reassuring
Joe Biden’s assurances on Social Security shouldn’t count for much.