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Economic Update: Transition Beyond Capitalism
This week's episode discusses the economic costs and benefits of refugees, and more.
How Hurricane Response Efforts Are Sorting People Into “Deserving” and “Undeserving” Poor
Some of us are both more vulnerable and more likely to be excluded from help and human decency.
Vulture Funds Prey on the Most Vulnerable: It’s Time to Cancel Puerto Rico’s Debt
The Hedge Clippers are fighting back.
What the Revival of Socialism in the US Means for the Labor Movement
What could socialism look like?
Dreamer: Trump’s Proposal to Preserve DACA but Escalate Deportations Is a “Toxic Deal We Cannot Accept”
President Trump said Sunday he will not restore DACA without conditions.
The Billionaire Battle Plan to Destroy Unions
Chris Brooks interviewed Lafer about what this operation means for union activists.
Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair: The Art of Marrying Rich and Falling Upward
Warsh has a near-perfect track record of being almost 100 percent wrong.
How to Fund a Universal Basic Income Without Increasing Taxes or Inflation
It's cheaper to distribute funds to the entire population.
“The Very Rich Will Benefit”: Trump’s Proposed Tax Plan Makes It Clear
Lowest earners will pay 2 percent more taxes under GOP plan.
Employment Falls for the First Time in Seven Years
Employment fell by 33,000 in September.