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Economy & Labor
The GOP Tax Cuts Are Already Hurting Social Security
The higher federal deficits caused by the cuts will be used by the GOP to attack Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
World’s Capitalists Celebrate Win of Brazilian Fascist Jair Bolsonaro
Corporate excitement over Bolsonaro's ascent to power began when he prevailed in the first round of elections.
Winter Is Coming, and Fuel Costs Will Hit the Poor the Hardest
Just 20 percent of households that qualify for energy assistance receive funding each year.
Trump Tax Cuts at Election Time: Failing on Schedule
The tax cut is turning out as most of us expected: a huge handout to people who were already very rich.
The #MeToo Movement’s Roots in Women Workers’ Rights
An unsung shero of the early 20th century, Rose Schneiderman organized women to fight harassment and assault at work.
Trump’s NLRB Just Quietly Ruled to Make Union Pickets Illegal
The ruling is an attack on First Amendment rights of workers.
Billionaires Made More Money in 2017 Than Any Other Year in History
Billionaires inheriting their wealth is a trend that will accelerate over 20 years.
Unionized Baseball Players Making Millions Just Crossed a Hotel Picket Line
The players mostly avoided eye contact with the workers, keeping their heads down as they walked through the protest.
Women Are Speaking Up About Systemic Abuse in the US Food Industry
The #MeToo and Time's Up movements are undeniably shaking things up in the food and farming industries.
Unions Can Protect Workers From Deportation
Six unions representing 3.5 million workers are campaigning to save Temporary Protected Status for immigrants.