Truthout
Economy
Oligarchy Is Destroying Our Society and the Planet
Oligarchs abuse the environment and erode the mutual trust society needs to function well, says James Boyce.
Mr. and Mrs. Perkins Go Shopping
This year, consider a conceptual gift.
Ivy Leagues Are Handing Out Millions in Fees to Hedge Fund Managers
Despite losing billions in poor returns, elite schools are trusting their endowments to hedge funds.
Wall Street, Banks and Angry Citizens: The Inequality Gap Is Growing
In today's global economy, financial security is increasingly the property of the 1 percent.
There’s a Hunger Crisis in North Carolina
All kinds of people in North Carolina — children, adults and seniors — face food insecurity and hunger.
Low-Income People Suffer When Government Tech Contracts Change
Changes in technologies that sort applications and manage caseloads disrupt vital benefits to the poor.
Richard Wolff: There Are No Blueprints for Revolution
For socialism to succeed, power and control of production must lie with the working people, says the economist.
Trade: It’s Still About Class, Not Country
Advocates of Trump's trade policy either don't understand it or are choosing to ignore its elitist nature.
Wages Are Growing, But Involuntary Part-Time Workers Are Increasing
Wages grew and unemployment stayed steady in November, but the economy is also showing some signs of weakness.
Student Debt Must Become Part of the Battle Against Poverty
Liberation from student debt bondage needs to be part of the larger radical struggle for justice and equality.