Truthout
Economy & Labor

Imperialism Is Alive and Kicking: A Marxist Analysis of Neoliberal Capitalism
International finance capital enforces the imperialism of today, says Marxist economist Prabhat Patnaik.

Misinforming the Majority: A Deliberate Strategy of Right-Wing Libertarians
Koch's team devised a roadmap for destroying democracy that could be carried out legally but below the radar.

When Republicans “Win,” the Rest of Us Lose
It's hard to see how anything the president would call a “win” would be good for his voters, or for any of us.

Monopoly Capitalism in Action: How Amazon’s Acquisition of Whole Foods Could Affect Us All
A monopoly is not the right foundation for the integrity, sustainability and growth of healthy organic foods.

Cutting Medicaid Threatens the Lives and Liberty of Disabled Americans
Disability activists will keep putting their bodies on the line to protect their liberty, says activist Bruce Darling.

Economic Update: Addiction, Capitalism and 12-Step Programs
This week's episode discusses car loans, sales showing falsity of economic “recovery” claims, the G-20 meetings coordinating global austerity and more.

“Talk Is Cheap”: G20 Told to End Public Subsidy of All Dirty Fuels by 2020
A new report reveals that public financing by the wealthiest governments belies stated commitments to Paris climate goals.

There’s No Good Reason for Your Boss to Make 347 Times What You Do
Unlike movie stars and athletes, skyrocketing pay for CEOs has nothing to do with markets.

The Battles Ahead: Meet the Biggest Opponents of Single-Payer
Medicare for All has massive public support but only meager support in Congress. Here's why.

What Happened to the US’s Wealth? The Rich Hid It
What if billions of dollars in tax revenue have gone missing?