Economy & Labor

While Donald Trump's presidency will obstruct the realization of a nuclear-free world, civil society has seen some gains in the fight against nuclear weapons.

Manufacturing became a source of good jobs only after angry working people united to fight the bosses and politicians.

Paul Krugman is worried — but not for the right reasons.

If Republicans succeed in repealing the estate tax, Trump's cabinet and their heirs may be able to defer capital gains taxes forever.

On this week's episode, Prof. Wolff provides updates on Trump's advisors, small fines for big corporations, wages 1980-2015, real poverty data and more.

Creative ways Americans are stepping up to build strong local economies.

The Trump administration will need a strong replacement for the Dodd-Frank Act and Obamacare.

Mukund Rathi explains why the tech bosses got on better with Trump than expected.

A rule that could get overtime pay for four million workers is in limbo, and Trump will help decide whether it survives.

Organic agriculture is rapidly expanding in Argentina as part of a backlash against a model that has disappointed producers and is starting to worry consumers.