Truthout
Economy & Labor
National (In)security: What a Trump Presidency Really Means for Americans at the Edge
Trump may present himself as a maverick, but on security he never wavers from an all-too-familiar externally focused and militarized narrative.
The Myth About College Degrees
Does a college degree boost earnings and reduce unemployment?
Why Socialist Job Guarantees Are Better Than Universal Basic Income
Self-managed job guarantee programs empower workers, raise wages and can free labor from Wall Street control.
Taxcast: Staggering Numbers on the High Cost of Our Finance Sectors
We look at staggering statistics showing how the US finance sector is a net drag on their economy.
Socialist Organizer and Black Lives Matter Activist Runs for Office in Fulton, Georgia
Supported by Our Revolution, a Democratic Socialists for America member is running as an unapologetic progressive.
Trade Denialism Continues: Trade Really Did Kill Manufacturing Jobs
It is unfortunate that the proponents of recent trade deals feel they have to be this dishonest to push their agenda.
Hospitals Are Throwing Out Perfectly Usable Medical Supplies
Some hospitals and clinics in the US — including in the prison system — struggle to get by, while their wealthier, larger counterparts cavalierly toss useful products.
Economists From US and 10 Other Countries Warn of Danger of Return to Neoliberalism in Ecuador
More than 55 economists pen an open letter appeal to not return to neoliberalism in Ecuador.
How We’re Setting Our Contract Bargaining Tables to Advance Racial Justice
Workers of color go through countless individual experiences of discrimination and it's only gotten worse since Trump's election.
Participatory Budgeting Is Gaining Momentum in the US. How Does It Work?
Ginny Browne, a project manager at the Participatory Budgeting Project's Oakland office, speaks about what her organization is doing to move the concept forward.