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Economy
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The (Very) Rich Are Getting (Much) Richer
The very rich have recovered just fine from the Great Recession, even as the great majority of Americans continue to struggle.
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What Then Can I Do? Ten Ways to Democratize the Economy
Here are ten ways one person can help move our society down the path toward a more democratic, equal and ecologically sustainable future.
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Should Poor People Eat? Let’s Hear From Both Sides!
Either there was a massive economic collapse, or people are cheating the government. Who's to say which side is right?
The Federal Reserve, QE and Jobs
A ‘QE for Jobs’ program would also represent the greatest reduction in income inequality overnight in US history.
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Debating Capitalism – Redefining Outdated Terms
Old definitions of capitalism, socialism and communism stymie attempts to transition to economic forms that will better serve people and society.
Depreciation of the Rupee Points to India’s Need to Build Capital Controls, Participate in International Financial Rule-Making
The rupee plunged by 3.7 percent on the day in its biggest single-day percentage fall in more than two decades.
On Reinventing the Meaning of Politics and What Needs to Be Done
A global war to resurrect a sense of
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Squeezing More Profits from Crummy Tomatoes
The tomato isnu2019t the only target of this academic-industrial complex.
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Snack Food Companies Face Scrutiny in Campaign Against Unsustainable Palm Oil
Rainforest Action Network's new campaign against unsustainable palm oil production has called out 20 snack food companies in the hope that their power and influence can bring a change …
The Misery Trick: Republican Bait-and-Switch on the Budget
Republicans are playing a trick on people with the negotiations over the budget and threats to shut down the government.