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Economy & Labor
Can Jill Carry Bernie’s Baton? A Look at the Green Candidate’s Radical Funding Solution
Bernie Sanders supporters are flocking to Jill Stein.
Economic Update: Profits and Families
This episode discusses public pension economics, and more.
There’s No Such Thing as a “Free Market“
Capitalism with absolutely no government intervention is a myth — and always was.
After Three Decades of Neglect, Antitrust Is Back on the Democratic Platform
If elected, would Clinton have the will to enforce the antitrust laws Democrats have neglected since the Reagan years?
Cities Need More Public Transit, Not More Uber and Self-Driving Cars
Cities should not promote new technology around transportation unless it's aligned with public transit needs.
Sovereignty? The UK Government Will Sell Us to the Highest Bidder
The new international trade secretary, Liam Fox, is a corporate stooge.
Despite Contract Deal, Worries Remain for Some CUNY Professors and Staff
More than 25,000 professors and staff at the CUNY waited six years for a contract. A deal was reached, but some are skeptical.
The GMO Debate: One Student’s Experience of Pro-GMO Propaganda at Cornell University
Our universities have become extensions of corporate power, at the cost of our health, livelihoods, and ecology.
Clinton, Trump and Budget-Busting Tax Cuts
By deriding Trump's tax plan as a budget buster, we make getting support for these investments even more difficult.
Signs of the Coming Economic Crash
This generation's fight against the Royalists is coming — let's get ready to win.