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Economy & Labor
“Stop-and-Frisk” for Caregivers: How Expanded Mandated Reporting Laws Hurt Families
Universal mandatory reporting laws increase complaints but do not reduce violence against children, research shows.
Sovereign Debt Jubilee, Japanese-Style
Japan is selling debt to its own central bank, which returns the interest to the government.
“Welfare Reform” Is Pushing Women Into Unwaged Work — It’s Time to Change That
The RISE Out of Poverty Act will help correct some of welfare reform's worst consequences for women and children.
Amazon Acquisition of Whole Foods Would Consolidate Market and Increase Inequality
Amazon now has monopoly power in online commerce.
Meeting the Needs of Homeless Youth: Public Schools Are Doing What Government Won’t Do Directly
Lack of government support for families in need is forcing public schools to find ways to support homeless students.
Honduran Melon Workers Push for Union Rights
To win real improvements, Choluteca melon workers say they will depend on consumer pressure where most of their product is sold.
“It’s an Election, Not an Auction”: Working-Class Challenger Opposes Paul Ryan and Big Money in Politics
Working people's values are being attacked in Washington right now by people like Paul Ryan, says Randy Bryce.
How a Poisonous Profit-Culture Is Keeping Us From Innovating for the Betterment of All
Cutting-edge research should be directed towards achieving a decent standard of living for all instead of however the wealthy please or deem appropriate.
“The Vulnerable Have Entered a More Precarious State Than Ever”: Marc Lamont Hill on Neoliberalism’s “Nobodies“
Marc Lamont Hill discusses neoliberalism, the plea bargain system and the current callous politics of disposability.
Myths of Job-Killing Robots Obscure Real Causes of Inequality
The data is clear: Insofar as people are seeing job opportunities disappear, it is due to factors other than robots.