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Economy & Labor
Corporate Front Group Smears List of Its Enemies as “Deniers for Hire”
The industry front group American Council on Science and Health has received funding from Monsanto.
Economy Adds 304,000 Jobs in January as Workers See Modest Wage Gains
The new jobs pay much less than existing ones and are less likely to be unionized.
Despite Backlash, Teacher Strikes Are Spreading Across Country
Teachers in Colorado, Virginia and Oakland are protesting, while teachers in red states face retaliatory legislation.
Stopgap Measure to Reopen Government Will Strain SNAP Recipients
About 30 million people could face a gap of more than 40 days between monthly payments for food stamps.
Why Germany Leads in Renewables: It Has Its Own Green Bank
Germany's development bank is even larger than the World Bank, and it funds the country’s green energy revolution.
Trump’s Budget Proposals Highlight Priorities of Rich and Shameless
The shutdown ate Donald Trump’s homework.
Women Still Earn a Lot Less Than Men
We owe it to US workers to enact laws that close the gap once and for all.
Arizona Lawmakers Want to Make It Harder for Teachers to Strike
Taking away the right to organize makes it hard for teachers to advocate for themselves and their students.
Yes, Low Unemployment Does Raise Wages
The low unemployment rate gives increased bargaining power even to relatively disadvantaged workers.
Will Self-Driving Cars Take Us to Utopia or Urban Hell?
Self-driving cars raise serious questions for social justice advocates.