Truthout
Economy & Labor
Maine Sail Freight Revives Salty History of Revolution, Independence
A trade adventure will embark on a journey against the poor standard of business.
Tenants in San Francisco Fight Back Against Nuisance Evictions
San Francisco tenants are refusing to allow landlords to displace them from rent-controlled units in order to raise rents.
Railroads Face Big Fines for Failure to Meet Federal Safety Deadline
Congress mandated Positive Train Control in 2008, but most of the nation's railroads won't have the system ready by Dec. 31.
Uber Becomes Part of the Political Debate
Uber's not-our-problem approach to its drivers is desirable to Republicans are eager to dismantle as many worker protections as they can.
Dean Baker | Disciplining Corporate Directors: The Real Culprits in CEO Pay
If we really hope to rein in CEO pay, it will be necessary to alter the incentive structure facing directors.
Art and Protest at Venice Biennale Highlights Labor Conditions, Climate Change and Austerity
The Venice Biennale is the oldest and most prestigious international art exhibition.
Socialist Faces in High Places: Syriza’s Fall From Grace and the Elusive Electoral Road
Syriza's recent fall from grace serves as a stark reminder of the unfulfilled promise of the electoral road to socialism.
Economic Update: System Badly Broken
This episode provides updates on fines for defective products, slowing wages and more.
Europe’s Epic Mistake
Are there good arguments against the proposition that the creation of the euro was an epic mistake?
Egypt’s Military Economy
The army is increasing its economic power and is free to impose the conditions it deems suitable.