Truthout
Economy
26 Billionaires Own as Much as World’s 3.8 Billion Poorest People
The wealth of the world's poorest fell by $500 million each day in 2018.
New York City Could Pave Way for More Paid Leave in US
The average work year in the United States is more than 25 percent longer than in many European countries.
It’s Time to Heed King’s Call for the Abolition of Poverty
The radical politics we need are already alive and well around us. We need to recognize and acknowledge them.
Pain From the Government Shutdown Spreads. This Time It’s Food Stamps.
Even in normal times, food assistance often doesn’t carry families through an entire month.
Enough “Free Trade.” We Need Solidarity Economies and Reparations.
Another way is possible.
Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Goes Down in Historic Defeat
Prime Minister May’s Brexit deal was crushed Tuesday in the biggest defeat for a British government in modern history.
Trump Wants to Punish California Wildfire Victims by Withholding Funds
Trump is willing to treat even his supporters as collateral damage in his war with the Golden State.
It’s Time for a Homes Guarantee
A full-time worker earning minimum wage cannot afford a two-bedroom apartment anywhere in the US.
Shutdown Is Another Reason US Poor Can’t Bank on a Safety Net
Government benefits are often unreliable and may be cut or eliminated arbitrarily.
“Free Trade” Is Today’s Imperialism by the 1 Percent
Building alternatives to free trade must become an essential component of a more progressive US foreign policy.