Truthout
Economy
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The Vicious Spiral of Economic Inequality and Financial Crises
There is compelling evidence that economic inequality is both a result of, and contributor to, economic crises.
Economic Update: Poverty and the US Economy
This episode provides updates on an Alabama prison strike, and more.
New Rule Means Millions More US Workers Can Qualify for Overtime Pay
After years of resistance from powerful business lobbies, the Department of Labor announced new rules Tuesday.
Is the US Ready for Socialism? An Interview With Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky proposes how the left could channel the growing discontent in the US into support for progressive social change.
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Strike Supporters “Adopt” Verizon Wireless Stores to Picket in New York City
Outside Verizon retail stores, unionized workers and allies are calling for job security and a fair contract.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Shift Away From Traditional Pensions Contributes to Inequality, and More
In today's On the News segment: A report from the US Government Accountability Office shows the shift away from traditional pensions to 401(k)-like plans contributes to inequality; Bernie Sanders …
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Why the Economy Should Stop Growing — and Just Grow Up
Local initiatives across the world are looking for maturity instead as they rebuild caring, place-based communities and economies.
Economic Update: False Economic Recovery, True Journalism
This episode provides updates on state subsidies for businesses, and more.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Every State Should Own Their Own Depository Institution, and More
In 2014, the state Bank of North Dakota was more profitable than Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase.
Robert McChesney: Capitalism Is a Bad Fit for a Technological Revolution
Robert McChesney, author with John Nichols of “People Get Ready,” says technological advances don't always benefit workers.