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Trump’s “Homes for People” Plan Distracts From Failing Policies, Experts Say
Trump's proposal to ban institutional investors from buying homes won't make up for damage of tariffs and deportations.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Leading the US and EU Into Industrial Decline
We must reject the argument that climate protection is a burden on the economy, says energy expert Hans-Josef Fell.
2025 Was the Worst Non-Recession Year for Jobs Growth Since 2003
Jobs this past year grew at a rate 70 percent slower than the year before Trump took office.
Top 15 US Billionaires Gained Nearly $1 Trillion in Wealth in Trump’s First Year
The US has 935 billionaires, roughly a dozen of whom have jobs within the Trump administration.
Trump Thanks “MISTER TARIFF” on Truth Social, Claiming US Economy Is Improving
Polling shows a majority of Americans give Trump negative ratings on his handling of the economy and inflation.
Trump’s Kidnapping of Maduro May Benefit Corporations That Are Suing Venezuela
A government installed by the US may be more willing to act in favor of corporate plaintiffs alleging financial damages.
As 19 States Raise Their Minimum Wages, the Federal Rate Remains Stuck at $7.25
The federal minimum wage has not risen since 2009.
Big Union Contract Fights Are Coming in 2026. Here’s a Preview of What’s Ahead.
Each of these fights is an opportunity to beat back the anti-union offensive.
A New Tax Will Cut Into a Lifeline for Immigrant Families
Cash, checks, and money orders that millions of immigrants rely on to support loved ones abroad will see new costs.
As Towns and Cities Fight Off Data Centers, Calls Grow for a National Moratorium
The battle to build new data centers has pitted communities across the country against Silicon Valley.