Truthout
Economy & Labor
A Budget for the 99 Percent
Wouldn't it be great to have a federal budget that matched the priorities of most of us in the country?
Is Capitalism in Crisis? Latest Trends of a System Run Amok
Political polarization is to be expected after a long-lasting structural crisis of capitalism, says David Kotz.
The Hidden Extra Costs of Living With a Disability
Living with a disability may cost an additional several thousand dollars per year.
Saving Illinois: Getting More Bang for the State’s Bucks
Illinois is teetering on bankruptcy and other states are not far behind, largely due to unfunded pension liabilities — but there are solutions.
Follow the Money: Drugmakers Deploy Political Cash as Prices and Anger Mount
Despite running into trouble this year, drugmaker, Mallinckrodtt, has been increasing its lobbying efforts in Congress.
Economic Update: The Economics of Socialism
This week's episode discusses sanctions on Russia, medical companies' failures, cable company monopolies and more.
Ratepayers Foot the Bill for Utilities’ Push Against Rooftop Solar
Edison Electric Institute pushes for policies that curb the growth of distributed solar energy.
Lobbying Shifts Into High Gear With Prospect of Regulatory Reform in Congress
The Trump administration has cancelled or delayed Obama-era protections for workers and the environment.
Democrats in Congress Need to Go Bolder, Not Backwards
The just unveiled “Better Deal” agenda features a job-training proposal that demands less from CEOs than the job-training proposal Bill Clinton ran on.
Taxcast: Why We Should Implement Land Value Taxation
In this month's July 2017 Taxcast: We explore Land Value Tax and the billions in revenue we're missing out on.