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Beijing’s Bid for Global Power in the Age of Trump
In a Trumpian world where US power is declining, China is preparing to step in as a global hegemon.
Retirement Income in the 21st Century
When we have a retirement system like this, inequality is hardly a mystery.
Creating a Public Bank in the Financial Capital of the World
The Public Bank NYC coalition has a bold vision for a city-owned bank that puts public benefit over profit.
“There’s an Alternative to the Hierarchical, Top-Down Capitalist Corporation”
Why in the world do we not demand democratic accountability of the economic leaders in our society?
Why Elizabeth Warren’s Accountable Capitalism Act Will Be Good for Shareholders
Investors are often hurt by the goal of maximizing shareholder value.
Warren Unveils Plan to Give Workers More Control Over Corporate Decisions
Warren's legislation quickly won support from a wide array of groups.
Medicaid Officials Target Home Health Aides’ Union Dues
Medicaid home care aides are the latest targets in the power struggle between conservatives and labor organizers.
West Virginia Teachers’ Fight Is Still Ongoing: Will They Strike Again?
Without funding for the public employees' insurance, the small raise they earned won't make a difference, say teachers.
ALEC Is Pushing a New Slate of Viciously Anti-Worker, Pro-Corporate Laws
This is ALEC’s menu of policy proposals at a New Orleans conference.
Denied Disability Applicants Fare Badly in the Labor Market
Those denied coverage suffer great economic harm from their disability but nevertheless don’t qualify for benefits.