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Economy & Labor
The Politically Charged History of the Term “Able-Bodied”
Far from describing a defined demographic group, there is no standard definition that makes a person “able-bodied.”
Fighting for Puerto Rico: The Struggle Against Post-Hurricane Privatization
Puerto Rico needs a vision for the future from the left.
Robert Reich: Morality and the Common Good Must Be at Center of Fighting Trump’s Economic Agenda
President Trump proposes a massive increase in Pentagon spending while cutting funding for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
“There’s an Alternative to the Top-Down Capitalist Corporation”: In Conversation With Richard Wolff
CounterSpin interviews Richard Wolff on questioning economic fundamentals.
Tips Are for Servers, Not CEOs
The Trump administration wants servers to hand over nearly $6 billion to their bosses.
Trump Budget Would Undo Gains From Conservation Programs on Farms and Ranches
Funding will be tight for the 2018 farm bill.
Why Are More Cities Divesting From Big Oil? It’s Moral — and Practical
Cities recognize fossil fuel investments don't make sense.
A Note to Media: Don’t Tell Us Republicans Care About Deficits
Actions speak louder than words.
For People of Color, Banks Are Shutting the Door to Homeownership
African Americans and Latinos continue to be routinely denied conventional mortgage loans.
“Pro-Immigrant” Liberalism and Capitalist Exploitation: Why Corporate Democrats Do Not Support Immigrant Justice
Immigration uncertainty profits the right and the left.