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Economy & Labor
When the Default Is to Classify Everything
The Hillary Clinton email “scandal” continues - and there is still no sign that she broke any rules when she was secretary of state.
The Next Not-So-Cold War: As Climate Change Heats Arctic, Nations Scramble for Control and Resources
As the Arctic region warms, the geopolitical significance of the region is growing
Dean Baker | The China Syndrome: Bubble Trouble
While predictions of an economic collapse in China will certainly prove wrong, it does seem likely that its growth will be considerably slower.
Economic Update: Market Chaos Hits Us All
This episode provides updates on Amazon undercutting pensions, and more.
Death Toll Rises as Refugees Head to Europe Seeking Safety
The EU has called for emergency talks to address the growing number of people fleeing to Europe.
Puerto Rico: The Financial Implications of Dependency
The crisis in Puerto Rico is a result of dubious policy decisions by the Puerto Rican government and Washington.
Green Activism in Palestine
A permaculture project near Ramallah hopes to reconnect the people in this conflict-ridden region with nature.
Infographic: Looking Back at Civil Engineering Failures Ten Years After Katrina
At the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, engineers examine civil engineering failures that lead to design and technological breakthroughs.
Yes, GOP Candidates Are Talking Nonsense
Ignorant is as ignorant does, no matter how much influence you have.
Sen. Bernie Sanders: From Greece to Puerto Rico, the Financial Rules Are Rigged to Favor the 1%
Bernie Sanders recently convened a panel of economists in Washington to discuss the debt crisis in Greece and throughout the world.