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Economy & Labor

The Trump Infrastructure Plan Won’t Bridge the Nation’s Job Gap
President Trump on Tuesday night is expected to make “a big statement” on infrastructure spending.

Richard D. Wolff: What Are Capitalism and Socialism? What Differentiates Them?
Professor Richard D. Wolff discusses the changes that are required in society to truly implement socialism.

Gaza and Yemen: The Forgotten Sieges
Blockades targeted at civilians are prohibited under humanitarian law — except for when it comes to Yemen and Gaza.

The Solidarity Ecosystems of Occupied Factories
The workers of the recuperated VIO.ME factory in Greece are building towards more supportive communities.

Democratize the Union: Let the Rank-and-File Decide!
To revitalize labor unions, workers themselves will have to be put in control. Applying participatory budgeting to dues allocation would be a good start.

It’s Time to Claim Our Highest Vision: Let’s Embrace the Great Turning
A vast and powerful movement of movements is coalescing across the US to transform our economic and political systems.

Argentina’s Never-Ending Environmental Disaster
Is it possible to spend 5.2 billion dollars to clean up a river and get practically no results? Argentina is showing that it is.

Trump’s FCC Is Already Canceling Internet Services for Low-Income Customers
Low-income people and communities of color are being left behind as high-speed internet expands nationwide.

Economic Update: Where Economic Theories Clash
On this week's episode, Prof. Wolff provides updates on the exploitation of adjuncts that weakens US higher education and more.

“Kids Will Be Harmed by This”: Trump Administration Rolls Back Protections for Transgender Students
The Trump administration has rescinded key protections for transgender students in public schools.