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Although Job Growth Continues, Unemployment Edges Up to 3.6 Percent
Wage growth is surprisingly weak given the low unemployment rate, but there's no sign of a recession.
Monsanto Wins $7.7 Billion Lawsuit in Brazil, But Farmers Continue to Fight
Monsanto has long had the upper hand over the farmers who use its products.
We Are the Zombies of Our Capitalist Apocalypse
In the horror show of late capitalism, our unfettered consumption has made us the zombies. But we don't have to be.
We Already Have a Wealth Tax. It’s Just Paid to Hedge Fund Managers.
Hedge fund managers are scaremongering about a Warren or Sanders presidency. Really, they're worried about being taxed.
Oil Drilling in Greece? This Is What the High Cost of Debt Payments Looks Like.
The Greek government appears all too eager to welcome the oil drilling future.
Elizabeth Warren Thwarts Reporters’ Attempts to Smear Medicare for All
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is right in focusing on what really matters to people -- lower health care costs.
Protests Rage Across Lebanon as People Demand an End to Austerity
The massive demonstrations have grown into a call for revolution.
California’s New Public Banking Option Opens Door for Real Community Investment
Advocates hope California's new law will set a precedent for banking around the country.
Converting Businesses to Cooperatives Just Got Easier
A coming wave of baby boomer retirements means we need more employee-ownership for small businesses.
The Federal Reserve Was Set Up to Provide Capital to Largest Wall Street Banks
The Fed has paid Wall Street banks to effectively purchase the government's debt.