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Economy
Uninvited to the Party: Laura Flanders at the Republican National Convention
Mainstream media were all over the Republican National Convention — but what didn't they show you?
Economic Update: Convention Economics
This episode discusses platform contradictions, the Volkswagan scandal, CEO pay and the Italian banking crisis.
Big Headlines for a Tiny Wage Hike
Modern banks like JPMorgan Chase don't address inequality. They create it.
How New Jersey Has Embraced “State-Sanctioned Loan-Sharking” to Students
New Jersey has the country's largest state-based student loan program. It's also incredibly unforgiving.
Economic Update: The Deepening Crisis for People of Color in the US
This episode discusses stagnant wages, and more.
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In Historic National Labor Relations Board Ruling, Temps Win Right to Join Unions
A new ruling will enable temporary and permanent employees to negotiate together.
Trump and Santorum — Promoting an Economy of Opportunity or Exclusion?
Santorum and Trump claim know the mindset of blue-collar workers.
Pro-Fracking, Pro-Colonialism, Anti-Single Payer: Democratic Party Platform Disappoints
Progressives vow to “take the fight to Philadelphia” and battle for stronger platform at Democratic Party convention.
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Why TTIP Will Live On — but Not for the EU
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership could be the next casualty in the Brexit fallout.
An Agenda for a New Economy: Livestream of CommonBound 2016
Truthout is hosting this weekend-long livestream featuring conference keynotes, selected workshops and one-on-one interviews with organizers and participants.