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Economy & Labor

Populism Is the Solution to End Capitalist Destruction
A recycled political season that does not represent the interests of everyday people is one reason why populism is the answer.

Wells Fargo’s Predatory Practices Are More Than Petty Frauds
Senior banking executives must be held liable and prosecuted for the frauds that occur under their watch.

“We No Longer Live in a Democracy”: Henry Giroux on a United States at War With Itself
To transform our society into a democracy, we first have to dismantle the myth of democracy as currently defined.

Eight Workers’ Rights Measures to Watch This November
If you care about workers' rights, you'll want to pay attention this November.

Wells Fargo Whistleblower: “They Are All Riding the Stagecoach to Hell“
It has been and continues to be an interesting week for Wells Fargo.

Economic Update: Higher Ed Class Struggles
This episode discusses top corporate leaders and top government officials as tight partners, British wages and Brexit, and Goldman Sachs.

How to Take on the Banksters
We need real bipartisan efforts to rein in corporate greed and to hold executives accountable when they exploit their employees and defraud their customers.

Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Revolution in Banking?
Several central banks are exploring the concept of issuing their own digital currencies.

“Stop CETA & TTIP”: Demonstrators Gather in Germany to Halt Trade Agreements
Over the weekend, a coalition of 33 activist networks organized nationwide demonstrations across Germany under the banner “STOP CETA & TTIP.”

Food Liberation: Why the Food Movement Is Unstoppable
The food system is one of the most potent weapons available to any movement working for transformative social change.