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Economy & Labor
The Republicans’ Tax Plan Will Impede Growth
The Republican tax plan is not good for growth, but will make the rich even richer.
Juan González: Puerto Rico’s Financial Control Board Worsened Crisis After Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico's 3.5 million residents still have nearly no electricity and dwindling supplies of food, fuel and fresh water.
Puerto Rico’s Bankruptcy Will Make Hurricane Recovery Brutal — Here’s Why
The situation in Puerto Rico is dire.
Economic Update: Strikes and the Labor Movement Today
This episode discusses the start of a decline in housing and much more.
French Activist: Emmanuel Macron Is “Younger, Prettier” Face of Anti-Worker Reforms and a Police State
Marcon is trying to change labor laws and push a new anti-terrorim law.
Want More Americans to Work? Give Them Medicaid
The GOP would severely cut safety-net programs in their budget.
Trump Tax Plan Aims to Slash Rates for Corporations and Super-Wealthy
How will Republicans avoid increasing the deficit?
Inequality and Justice
Inequality in the world is reaching obscene levels.
To Address Inequality, Let’s Take on Monopolies
When a few firms dominate the market, they can charge consumers more and pay workers less.
The Necessity of a Living Wage: When Corporations Don’t Pay, the Public Does
One good reason to increase the minimum wage: when corporations don't pay, you do.