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Head of Puerto Rico Electrical Workers’ Union Demands Corruption Probe of Whitefish Energy Contract
An interview with Angel Figueroa Jaramillo, head of the Puerto Rico electrical workers.
The Woman Aiming to Get 50 Million Americans Into the Worker-Owner Economy
And she has a plan to do it.
Puerto Rico’s Dual Crises Show Its Territorial Status Is the Worst of Both Worlds
Puerto Rico is unable to consider monetary and fiscal policy options.
This City Found a Way to Get Everyone Involved in Urban Planning
Urban planning has historically perpetuated inequality and injustice.
“New Gilded Age” Reaches New Heights With World’s Billionaires Owning Staggering $6 Trillion
At what point will society intervene and strike back?
Economic Update: How Economies Change
This week's episode discusses privatized probation and more.
In “Wet Kiss” for Wall Street, Congress Overturns Rules Allowing People to Sue Banks for Misconduct
Senate Republicans overturned a rule that helps Americans to sue banks and credit card companies.
Will Obamacare Marketplaces Suffer as Open Enrollment Begins?
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Big Money Pours Into Virginia’s Close Governor’s Race
The Virginia race is shaping up to be the year's closest gubernatorial election.
Government Study Confirms $7.25 Minimum Wage Is Poverty Trap for Millions of Americans
The $7.25 federal minimum is pushing people into poverty.