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The Tax Code Perpetuates Inequality: 1 Percent of Taxpayers Receive More Than the Bottom 80 Percent
Janine Jackson interviewed Jeremie Greer about the tax code and inequality for the April 21, 2017, episode of CounterSpin.
Economic Update: Economics and Family Values
This week's episode discusses the significance of the French election, Obama's $400,000 bank speaking fee, corporate tax cuts in the US and more.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Seven Things to Be Aware Of
Here are seven things one should be aware of during the month dedicated to mental health awareness.
President for Sale? The State Department’s Troubling Blog Post
For months, members of the Trump administration have been criticized for promoting Trump's private businesses while on the job.
Who’s Behind the Billionaire PAC Targeting Elizabeth Warren?
A billionaire-backed conservative group is targeting Sen. Elizabeth Warren as she tours the country in support of her new book.
Another GOP Tax Plan for Captains of Industry
Someone needs to tell Donald Trump that banksters and real estate tycoons sporting navy golf polos aren't blue-collar workers.
GOP Marks International Labor Day by Pushing Death of Mandatory Overtime Pay
A new proposal would allow employers to offer 1.5 hours of paid time off, for every hour worked over the 40-hour overtime threshold.
NAFTA Renegotiation Offers Progressives an Opportunity to Fight for a New Global Vision
Progressives need to use the reopening of NAFTA negotiations to fight for stronger labor rights and environmental protection.
Fewer Lobbyists, More Money: What’s Going On?
Although the number of lobbyists has declined, the amount companies spent on lobbying was the largest since 2012.
Trump’s Tax Cut Flunks the Napkin Test: A “D” Student’s Misreading of Economic Law
Who will pay for Trump's $15.7 billion tax cut for the rich? You, me and the people in the red Make-America-Great hats.