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Economy & Labor
Future of Unions in Balance as Trump Prepares to Reshape National Labor Board
A few years of a Republican-controlled NLRB could be organized labor's death knell.
The Single-Payer Breakthrough in California: Robert Pollin on the Economics of Universal Care
Single-payer makes sound economic sense for California, says Robert Pollin, lead author of an independent analysis.
Economic Update: When the US Government Destroyed a Political Party
This week's episode discusses the Oklahoma cutting funds for public schools, why Americans don't take the paid vacations owed to them and more.
Want to Get “Back to the Land”? You’re Not Alone
Each generation has had one common desire: to live a more honest, ethical life of self-sufficiency and oneness with nature.
Dear Mr. President, Be Careful What You Wish for: Higher Interest Rates Will Kill the Recovery
Higher interest rates will triple the interest on the federal debt to $830 billion annually by 2026.
Trump Budget Would Leave Low-Income Families Feeling the Heat
The elimination of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program could impact millions of people.
Single-Payer Is Within Reach: What You Need to Know About the Bill for Improved Medicare for All
HR 676, a single-payer health care bill introduced in Congress, has more cosponsors than ever before.
After Coal, a Small Kentucky Town Builds a Healthier, More Creative Economy
A complex network of local organizations helps neighbors support one another as they rebound from a dying industry.
Vigorous Campaign Revives Transit Union in Right-to-Work Virginia
After a robust union campaign, the Fairfax Connector went from a unit at risk of decertifying to a strong union shop.
Going Private: The Trump Administration’s Big Infrastructure Plan
It's clear that his promise for rebuilding the country's infrastructure is just another Trump scam.