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Economy & Labor
Henry A. Giroux | Why the Democratic Party Can’t Save Us From Trump’s Authoritarianism
We need a radical new vision, not rebranded neoliberalism.
Renegotiating NAFTA Will Only Serve the Rich — Just Like It Always Has
NAFTA benefited corporations but hurt Mexican and US workers.
Social Security: Still the Most Efficient Way to Provide Retirement Income
The program has stood the test of time well.
The Clever Games Tax “Reformers” Play
Will corporate tax receipts increase under the Trump tax plan? Will the income individuals report decline? The only certainty: The rich will come out ahead.
Illinois Wage Theft Bill Actually Made Things Worse
Wage theft victims have little chance of recouping pay in Illinois.
Revolutionary Ferment: From the Russian Revolution to the Contemporary US
Many in the US are rejecting the capitalist status quo.
Betsy DeVos’s “School Choice” Is Really Crony Capitalism
Devos's choices aren't about education at all; they're about making money.
Drop the Charges: Organizing to Protect the Durham Freedom Fighters
We are unionizing workers to fight white supremacy.
Economic Update: Economics as Deception
This week's episode discusses how millennials have fallen behind their parents in income wealth, and more.
The Politics Behind Your College and How You Pay for It
Student loan companies are active lobbyists.