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Economy & Labor
What Trump Means for the Economy
Donald Trump and congressional Republicans will be able to pass an agenda that puts middle-class Americans at risk.
Wells Fargo, You Can Run but You Can’t Hide: A Homeowner’s Testimony
One homeowner, Therese Crowley, fell into the proverbial rabbit hole when she put her faith in Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
Economic Update: Trump Explained
This week's episode discusses president-elect Donald Trump.
Trump Wins: The David Dukes of the World Prevail
Trump's open display of sexism, racism and xenophobia ultimately got him elected.
Truth: The First Casualty in Trade Debates
President Obama has indicated that he wants one last stab at pushing the Trans-Pacific Partnership through Congress before leaving office.
How Urban Governments Are Promoting Worker Co-ops
City governments are shaping up as key actors accelerating worker co-op development.
Comparing the Clinton and Trump Tax Plans
A look at the Trump and Clinton tax proposals, and the evidence about how taxing the wealthy affects economic growth.
Europe and Canada Approve CETA Corporate Trade Deal Despite Heavy Opposition
Protesters from both sides of the Atlantic criticized the pact, citing unnerving similarities with NAFTA and TTIP.
A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Clinton Campaign’s Calculated Decision to Oppose the TPP
How did Clinton manage the epic flip-flop she was forced to make in the course of her campaign over the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Why the Supreme Court Matters for Workers
Conservative appointments to the US Supreme Court by a Trump presidency would likely continue the decimation of workplace justice.