Truthout
Economy & Labor
Teachers Urge Divestment From Private Prisons
A new report exposes how public pensions are intertwined with institutions that profit from mass incarceration.
Defense Contractors Cited for Endangering Workers Continue to Win Big Business
Of 192 defense contractors reviewed by the Government Accountability Office, 52 were cited for serious violations.
To Reduce Inequality, Let’s Downsize the Financial Sector
Economist Dean Baker proposes a plan to rein in the financial sector.
New Group Looks to Unite North America in a Cooperative Economy
The Symbiosis network is linking cooperative movements offering alternatives to hyper-capitalism.
Strike Wave Wins Raises for Mexican Factory Workers
Strikes of thousands of workers in the city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, have primarily hit auto parts factories.
What States Can Do to Reduce Poverty and Inequality Through Tax Policy
State governments have many options for recouping the windfalls the 1 percent received through the 2017 tax law.
The Oakland Teachers Strike Is a Direct Challenge to Neoliberalism
The Oakland teachers’ strike is a watershed moment for U.S. labor.
Death by Charity: the Dark Side of Decluttering
Capitalism kills — and charity is one of its tools.
The Big Wall Street Giveaway the 115th Congress Hopes the 116th Won’t Notice
Despite shifting political tides in the house, Wall Street has plenty to celebrate.
Ivanka’s Attack on AOC Reveals Ignorance About Universal Basic Income
A universal income could have a significant impact on carbon emissions by decoupling work from wages.