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Economy & Labor
Economic Update: The Unfinished Revolution of Women’s Paid Labor
This week's episode discusses Takata airbags and auto company misdeeds, Trump's defense spending and more.
Taxcast: Financial Transaction Taxes to Protect Us From Our Finance Sectors, and More
How financial transaction taxes can protect us from finance sectors dragging our economies down.
To Resist Trump, Divide His Supporters
Successful movements must mobilize supporters and neutralize the opposition. The first step is easy. The second requires a strategy of division.
Trump’s Budget Will Take Aim at Non-Retiree Social Safety Net
Other major federal programs beyond Social Security and Medicare face deep cuts.
The Trump Infrastructure Plan Won’t Bridge the Nation’s Job Gap
President Trump on Tuesday night is expected to make "a big statement" on infrastructure spending.
Richard D. Wolff: What Are Capitalism and Socialism? What Differentiates Them?
Professor Richard D. Wolff discusses the changes that are required in society to truly implement socialism.
Gaza and Yemen: The Forgotten Sieges
Blockades targeted at civilians are prohibited under humanitarian law — except for when it comes to Yemen and Gaza.
The Solidarity Ecosystems of Occupied Factories
The workers of the recuperated VIO.ME factory in Greece are building towards more supportive communities.
Democratize the Union: Let the Rank-and-File Decide!
To revitalize labor unions, workers themselves will have to be put in control. Applying participatory budgeting to dues allocation would be a good start.
It’s Time to Claim Our Highest Vision: Let’s Embrace the Great Turning
A vast and powerful movement of movements is coalescing across the US to transform our economic and political systems.