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Economy & Labor
“The Vulnerable Have Entered a More Precarious State Than Ever”: Marc Lamont Hill on Neoliberalism’s “Nobodies“
Marc Lamont Hill discusses neoliberalism, the plea bargain system and the current callous politics of disposability.
Myths of Job-Killing Robots Obscure Real Causes of Inequality
The data is clear: Insofar as people are seeing job opportunities disappear, it is due to factors other than robots.
Waging Love to End Debt’s Stranglehold
We should invest in everyone and defend our civic legacies for future generations.
Bradley Foundation Fueled “Independent Women’s Forum” Campaign Against Paid Sick Leave Laws and More
The Independent Women's Forum is advocating against the interests of millions of women in the workplace.
Couple Builds Community Cupboard in One of Winnipeg’s Poorest Neighborhoods
The idea behind the community cupboard is straightforward.
Economic Update: Capitalism’s Self-Destruction
This week's episode discusses the declining California State University system, Trump vs. coal industry realities and much more.
Trump’s Plan for Drug Pricing Executive Order Is a Big Pharma Wish List
Trump's planned executive order on drug pricing goes out of its way to end existing discounts to low-income people.
The Wealthiest Americans Keep Making Money While Inequality Grows
Paul Buchheit examines the factors that have led to lower wages and less job security for most workers in the US.
Myths of Globalization: Noam Chomsky and Ha-Joon Chang in Conversation
US corporate ownership of the globalized economy has exploded, even as US national wealth has declined, Noam Chomsky says.
Empire Files: Venezuela Economy Minister — Sabotage, Not Socialism, Is the Problem
Abby Martin interviews Venezuela's Minister of Economic Planning, Ricardo Menendez.