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On 10th Anniversary of Crash, Warren Says: Break Up the Banks, Jail the Bankers
The senator said the US must “force law-breaking bankers to trade in their pinstripe suits for orange jumpsuits.”
Corporate Lobbyists Will Ensure Canada Will Be Part of Trump’s New NAFTA
Trudeau and his team of negotiators are not going to sing to the tune of Trump’s tweets.
Hundreds of State Lawmakers Want a NAFTA Without Corporate Tribunals
State lawmakers across the political spectrum support eliminating special rights for foreign corporations.
Hotel Strikers’ Call for Justice Rings Out in Chicago
Chicago hotel workers want respect and a living wage from employers who get rich off their labor.
Who Wants to Join a Union? A Growing Number of Americans.
Unions are turning to new strategies for improving working conditions.
Trump’s Incoherent Trade Policy Is Crony Capitalism
The trade path being pursued by Trump has not substantially challenged the upward redistribution of wealth.
How the Rich Exploit Charitable Giving Rules to Hoard Their Fortunes
Public charities need to be supported, not forced to fight for scraps.
Trump’s Economy Is on a Path to a Bust
The Trump economy transfers more wealth and buying power from American workers to the wealthy 1 percent.
How Milwaukee Teachers Beat Back Cuts and Busywork
Milwaukee teachers were able to block major cuts to public schools and make gains on workload and health care.
To Stop the Next Financial Crisis, We Need Public Ownership of Banks—Now
The next crisis will be the Left’s opportunity to demand a new financial system.