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Economy & Labor
Ten Years After Occupy Wall Street, Another World Is Still Possible
Occupy helped us imagine a world beyond capitalism.
“Poverty Is a Policy Choice”: Stimulus, Unemployment Aid Slashed Poverty in 2020
Without government aid, the Census reports that poverty would have risen significantly in 2020.
Warren Says Reconciliation Bill Should Include Wealth Tax
For progressives, the reconciliation bill is an opportunity to make the rich pay their fair share in taxes.
There Is a Problem With the Infrastructure and Budget Bills — They’re Too Small
The bills don't come close to meeting the U.S.’s infrastructure needs in terms of the climate and social crises we face.
House Democrats’ Proposed Corporate Tax Hike Falls Short of Even Biden’s Plan
Progressive groups were quick to voice their disapproval of the contours of the unfinalized House Democrats' plan.
California Passes Bill to Ensure Amazon Workers Can Take Bathroom Breaks
Amazon and other companies enforce quotas that often push warehouse employees to skip breaks in order to “make rate.”
US Spent $21 Trillion on War and Militarization Since 9/11
For just a fraction of what we’ve spent, we could build a renewable energy grid or vaccinate low-income countries.
10,000 Workers at John Deere Are Days Away From a Strike Vote
Workers at the farm equipment manufacturer have serious grievances with pay, health care and contract negotiations.
Treasury Finds Wealthiest 1 Percent Dodge Over $160 Billion in Taxes Yearly
The Treasury Department found taxes owed by the ultra rich equal all income taxes paid by the bottom 90 percent yearly.
Worker Advocates Condemn Democrats’ Refusal to Address Jobless Aid Crisis
More than 9 million people across the U.S. were taken off unemployment insurance earlier this week.