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Economy & Labor
By Delaying Chemical Safety Rule, Pruitt Endangers First Responders and Refinery Towns
The US refinery industry has three to four times the accident rate of Europe where regulations are more stringent.
Should We Treat Pharma as a Public Utility?
Medications are a vital need like electricity, water and gas; it's time to recognize them as a public utility.
From Betsy DeVos to Cops in Schools, Taking on the Education-Industrial Complex
When you destroy a school, you destroy that community; education intersects every facet of life, says organizer Elijah Armstrong.
Illusions and Dangers in Trump’s “America First” Policy: An Interview With Economist Robert Pollin
Trump's “America First” policy is not new. The US has always put itself first, supported by global military dominance.
An Impeachable Offense? Questions Swirl as Trump Accused of Sharing Top Secret Intelligence With Russians
Senior White House officials were apparently so alarmed by President Trump's disclosures.
States vs. Congress on CEO Pay
While Congress is working to shield overpaid executives from scrutiny, a business owner turned state legislator is working to rein in runaway CEO pay.
“Berta Didn’t Die, She Multiplied”: Indigenous Organizers in Honduras Call for Radical Transformation
An interview with Lenca activist Pascuala Vasquez on the legacy of Berta Caceres.
Why Market Logic Can’t Solve the US Health Care Crisis
The trickle-down effect of “free market” health care is higher medical costs for all of us.
Trump Family and Friends: In Your Pockets
Trump is intent on running the whole government to make him and his family and friends richer.
For-Profit Colleges Are Reinventing Themselves to Profit Off Low-Income Students
For-profit schools recruit veterans and low-income students on social media with false promises of lucrative careers.