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Economy & Labor
Here’s Why Only One in Four Women Who Have Been Sexually Harassed Tell Their Employers
What can be done about this?
From Trade War to Class War: Screw Pfizer’s Drug Patents
These government-granted monopolies are forms of protectionism.
What Immigrants Can Learn From the Teachers Strikes
Without immigrant labor, the economy would collapse.
“US Officially in Trade War With Canada” as Trump Doubles Down on Reckless Tariffs
Trade experts and lawmakers have repeatedly denounced Trump's push for a trade war with America's major allies as a “reckless” maneuver.
Moving Towards a Green Economy in Kentucky
High school student Kevin Short is working to ensure the state prioritizes people over coal profits.
“Wealthy People Saw Puerto Rico Could Be Attacked”
Wealthy investors and hedge funds are pushing for more cuts to the island’s services.
Economic Update: Standing Up
This week's episode discusses the life expectancy in China and much more.
Unions Forge Partnerships With Communities for the Common Good
Unions are fighting for quality of life, not just contracts.
New Report Reveals Rampant Wage Theft Among Top US Corporations
Companies are forcing employees to work off the clock.
Eliminating DC’s Tipped Wage Would Reduce Poverty
D.C.’s tipped workers are nearly twice as likely to live in poverty