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Economy & Labor
A Wall Street Consensus Was on Display at the G7 Summit
Leaders failed to address income inequality or climate change but entertained wealthy AI and fossil fuel executives.
Minnesota Trade Unionists Are Among the Federally Indicted ICE Observers
These federal arrests are part of a broader attack on Trump’s political enemies that he has ramped up in recent months.
New Cafés in Gaza Can’t Conceal Tent Cities and Mountains of Rubble
Gaza desperately needs reconstruction. Instead, Israel’s blockade has given rise to an unjust economy.
New York’s Iconic Queer Beach Faces Looming Privatization Scheme
Queer New Yorkers are fighting for Riis Beach as a developer with Israeli government ties plans a private beach club.
NY Amazon Driver Fired for Posting Pro-Union Content on Social Media
When Esly Paredes started speaking up in favor of a city council bill that Amazon opposes, the company cracked down.
Anti-Austerity Protests Rock World Cup Kick-Off in Mexico
The mothers of disappeared people have also been protesting, trying to reach the stadium, says José Luis Granados Ceja.
Trump Says “I Love Inflation” as Americans Face Highest Rate in 3 Years
Trump claims ending the Iran War will curb inflation, but several questions remain — including when the war will end.
With SpaceX Set to Go Public, Elon Musk Could Soon Become the First Trillionaire
Critics warn SpaceX’s initial public offering may be a threat to market stability and Americans’ retirement savings.
Scared of ICE, Angry at Trump, and Facing Red Tape, Many Are Skipping World Cup
Hotel bookings lag in all US host cities, and in several a majority of hotel owners say the tournament is a “non-event.”
SpaceX IPO May Help Fuel Reach of Musk’s Racist Far Right Politics
Elon Musk wants government “to be the site of injection for new services from Silicon Valley,” says Quinn Slobodian.