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Economy & Labor
Oil and Gas Companies Depend on Tax Subsidies and Job Creation Myths to Survive
The downfall of a perverse subsidy program in Texas has shined a light on the “tax break industrial complex.”
Most Student Debtors Can’t Make Their Payments. It’s Time for Debt Cancelation.
A new study shows that contrary to myth, the greatest benefit of debt cancelation goes to those with the least wealth.
Degrowth Policies Cannot Avert Climate Crisis. We Need a Green New Deal.
A Green New Deal is the only way climate stabilization can become fully consistent with raising global living standards.
Job Gains Driven by Growth in Sectors Hit Hard by Pandemic
Education, restaurants and hotels helped drive another solid jobs report, despite a small rise in unemployment.
Wages Are Rising Unequally — With Black Men and Latinas Seeing the Fewest Gains
Disparities in wage raises are the latest example of the pandemic's unequal impacts.
Warren Urges Investigation Into Potential Antitrust Practices by Google
In another move against big tech, the senator raised alarm over Google’s possible anti-competitive advertising moves.
What Angers Mitch McConnell More Than Our Unfair Tax Code? Those Who Exposed It.
If we want modern public infrastructure and economic security, increasing taxes on the ultra-rich is the way to go.
Biden Extends Eviction Moratorium for One Last Month as Crisis Looms
Advocates fear extending the moratorium for only one more month may just delay and not prevent an eviction crisis.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Could Cut Unemployment Benefits, Experts Warn
A bipartisan group of senators believes $80 billion in revenue can be derived from a crackdown on “unemployment fraud.”
California Rent Forgiveness Shows It’s Possible to Shift Our National Priorities
Government -- local, state and federal -- can actually help us if we invest in people's lives instead of wars.