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Economy
What Is Modern Monetary Theory, or “MMT”?
The essential insight of Modern Monetary Theory is that sovereign, currency-issuing countries are only constrained by real limits.
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Making a New Economy: Getting Cooperative
Putting decision-making power in the employees' hands can keep a local economy going in tough times, and create stable jobs that are far less likely to disappear in times …
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A Labor Litmus Test: Is It Time For Just Cause?
As member rates for unions continues to lull, a possible incentive might be
Will a Grand Bargain or Betrayal Be Obama’s Legacy?
Bill Black: Slate magazine says that President Obama wants a Grand Bargain on budget cuts he can call his legacy - but it will be a Grand Betrayal that …
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Infrastructure
Tom Tolles Cartoon.
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Progressive Lawmakers Unveil Alternative Budget: Tax the Rich, Cut the Pentagon
The Congressional Progressive Caucus unveiled a federal budget proposal March 13 that would stimulate employment, raise taxes on the wealthy, cut the Pentagon budget and reduce the budget deficit.
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Henry A. Giroux | Mad Stories and the Politics of Disposability in Paul Ryan’s World
Paul Ryan's budget plan offers a narrative for the American public that makes clear that those who occupy the bottom rungs of American society are to be considered disposable.
Overturning Citizens United: Is a Constitutional Amendment the Best Path to Limit Dark Money?
On Tuesday, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Democratic Rep. Ted Deutch of Florida introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizen's United.
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Which Members of Congress Are Standing Up for Economic Decency
Norman Solomon: Some
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The Impossible Dream: Stan Fischer, Fed Chairman
Should the governor of the Bank of Israel become the next chairman of the Fed?