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Government-Granted Patent Monopolies Are Driving Up Drug Prices
Without monopolies, drugs are cheap to make and there's no incentive to lie about their benefits and harms.
Tax the Rich Before the Rest
Candidates should pledge that the middle class won't any new taxes until billionaires put up at least $1 trillion.
The Key to a Sustainable Economy Is 5,000 Years Old
In ancient Mesopotamia, writing off debts worked brilliantly well for two millennia.
Job Growth Slows to 130,000 in August
The number of jobs added is down from an average of 173,000 over the last year, though wage growth has risen slightly.
The Women of Standing Rock Are Building Sovereign Economies
Food security, traditional agriculture and local self-reliance are key to regenerative societies of the future.
Austerity-Obsessed Europe Could Combat Climate Change Without Raising Taxes
With zero or low deficits, many EU countries are needlessly obsessing over deficits while the planet burns.
The Economy Looks Grim for Workers, But Might Not Bring Recession
Sectors of the economy that have led past recessions are no longer large enough to do so.
How Amazon and Silicon Valley Seduced the Pentagon
One whistleblower who raised flags about tech moguls' unprecedented access to the Pentagon has also paid the price.
Move Over Wall Street, People’s Banks Are Coming to Replace You
Public banking will bring democracy and accountability to the world of finance.
Amid Warnings of Recession, Trump Proposes More Tax Cuts for the Rich
The deficit is already higher this fiscal year than it was through all of last year.