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Economy
Preparing for the Elder Boom: Ai-jen Poo on Workforce Demands and Living a Better Life
How can we live well as we age in the 21st century?
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Trade Crazy: The Push for Fast-Track Trade Authority
President Obama's trade agenda is dominated by a list of measures that are likely to increase inequality.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Millions Ripped Off by Payday Lenders, and More
Offering basic banking services at the post office is a win-win for the public and postal workers, and more.
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Greed, Fear and Other Roadblocks to Health Care Reform
These barriers to reform can and are being exploited by those with a financial or ideological interest in maintaining the status quo.
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Without Social Security, Income Inequality Would Be Even Worse for Seniors
“Social Security Works!” argues that expanding, rather than cutting, Social Security will benefit individual people and the US as a whole.
Central America “Aid” Won’t Slow Migration
The US government's new aid plan will only deepen crises.
Economic Update: Free Enterprise System Defects
This episode provides updates on Europeans' struggles against austerity policies, and more.
Richard D. Wolff: “The Game Is Rigged”
The ACLU, LA Progressive and Occidental College hosted Richard Wolff for a discussion on economic rights.
Dean Baker: Why We Must Oppose the Coming Fed Interest Rate Hike
Progressives need to step up their opposition to any moves by the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates in the near future, says economist Dean Baker
Rejecting Austerity, Greece Squares Off With Its Creditors and Risks Future in Eurozone
Talks between Greece and its European creditors collapsed amidst disagreement over the future of German-backed austerity.