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Economy & Labor
Ethnic and Low-Income Communities Easy Target for Scammers
Attorneys working in the consumer protection area found that fraudulent practices affect mostly low-income, minority communities.
Economic Update: Seeds of Fascism?
This episode provides updates on stagnating real median incomes, and more.
It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure
Reversing the decline in state investment in infrastructure is key to creating good jobs and promoting full economic recovery.
Activists Demand Corporations Pay for Toxic Poverty Wages
Activists are championing laws that shift the costs of poverty wages from communities to corporations.
Dahr Jamail | UN Warns of Decline of Food Production Amidst Bee Die-Off
Global bee populations are in decline due to climate change, pesticides and habitat loss, according to a UN report.
Why the Next President Must Reform Wall Street
Sen. Bernie Sanders' financial reform agenda is a concern to some of the most powerful on Wall Street.
2015: A Record-Breaking Year for Renewables Investment
A record $367 billion was invested in renewable energy around the world last year.
How We Can Save $17 Billion in Public Assistance – Annually
Raising the federal minimum wage to $12 would generate about $17 billion in savings to government assistance programs.
We Poisoned Kids in Flint to Keep Their Parents From Having Jobs
The immediate impact of higher spending would be to employ more workers.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: We Can Pay for Social Programs by Eliminating Corporate Welfare, and More
Using our tax dollars to pay for the things our country needs is not giving away “free stuff.”