Truthout
Economy & Labor
Economic Update: Capitalism’s Instability
This episode provides updates on the GM settlement, and more.
Ralph Nader on Failure of US to Prosecute Car Executives
No GM executives will be prosecuted for covering up the faulty ignition switch.
Mother of GM Crash Victim: Why Is the Justice Department Allowing GM to Get Away With Murder?
Federal prosecutors have agreed to settle a criminal probe into General Motors.
Why Corbynomics Could Actually Be Good for Business
Investment in transport, education, housing, healthcare and digital economy helps business.
David Cay Johnston Dissects Trump and Fiorina’s Business Records
Real estate developer Donald Trump and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina faced off over their business experience.
Jeremy Corbyn’s Victory Is a Political Bombshell for the UK
Britain's Labor Party is now led by an avowed socialist and longtime peace campaigner.
What’s Going On With the TPP?
Trade officials have been frantically working to resolve outstanding disagreements over provisions in the Trans Pacific Partnership.
Seattle Strike Enters Fifth Day as Teachers Protest Testing Policies, Racial Inequity and Low Wages
The impasse has delayed the start of the public school year for about 53,000 students.
Now the DOJ Admits They Got It Wrong
It is now seven years after Lehman's senior officers' frauds destroyed it and triggered the financial crisis.
Showdown in the “Show Me” State
Local democracy and workers' rights are at stake in Missouri veto session next week.