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Inflation and Jobless Claims Are Rising. Economists Blame Trump’s Tariffs.
The cost of food and other household items saw a big jump in August alone.
Ben & Jerry’s Demands Out From Parent Firm, Citing Censorship on Social Issues
Unilever, which bought Ben & Jerry’s in 2000, has repeatedly undermined the company’s pro-Palestine advocacy.
Experts Blame Trump’s Tariffs for Cratering Job Creation
The new jobs report showed a grim outlook for the economy, with particularly dire impacts on manufacturing.
Vienna’s Model Shows the Government Really Can Guarantee Housing for All
A new report documents the wild and likely replicable success of Vienna’s public housing plan.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs as Illegal and Unconstitutional
The tariffs will remain in effect until October, giving the Trump administration time to bring the case to SCOTUS.
Workers Are Facing a More Hostile Work Environment Due to Trump’s Policies
Labor experts and economists are feeling pessimistic about what the future holds for American workers.
Teachers Win Pay Raises Despite Budget Underfunding — But the Fight Isn’t Over
Baltimore County teachers have secured a new raise agreement but say it is still less than they’d bargained for.
Trump Executive Order Ahead of Labor Day Targets Unions at More Federal Agencies
It “is another clear example of retaliation against federal employee union members,” AFGE’s national president said.
Bank CEOs Rake In Big Profits as Wall Street Ramps Up Fossil Fuel Financing
The 65 biggest banks committed $869 billion to firms expanding the fossil fuel industry last year, a new report says.
As CEO Compensation Soars, Everyone Else Gets Left Behind
Starbucks's CEO made 6,666 times the median Starbucks worker in 2024. He's not alone.