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Economy & Labor
Tax (Break) Day
While corporations contribute less to federal revenues, individual Americans are making up the difference.
Populist Rhetoric Spreading in Greece
The Greek government has deployed a lot of populist and nationalist rhetoric lately, and eurocrats seem shocked.
New Report: Big Banks Require Tellers to Use Predatory Practices
Front-line workers at our nation's big banks are required by their employers to exploit customers.
Automakers Say You Don’t Really Own Your Car
EFF is fighting for vehicle owners' rights to inspect the code that runs their vehicles and to repair and modify their vehicles.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Economists Study How Devastating Austerity Really Is, and More
The German Institute for Macroeconomic Research releases its report on the effects of austerity on Greece, and more.
Economic Update: The Worker Co-op Alternative
This episode provides updates on inadequate unemployment insurance, and more.
Jamaica Suffering From “Most Austere Budget in the World,” Imposed by the IMF, New Paper Finds
Jamaica is running the most austere budget in the world, with a primary surplus of 7.5 percent, due to its IMF agreement.
How the US Became an Oligarchy
According to a new study from Princeton University, American democracy no longer exists.
Reporter’s Guide to ALEC’s “Rich States, Poor States” Report
The document is sold to the press as an objective, academic measure of state good economic performance, but should instead be viewed as a lobbyist scorecard.
Will Congress Be Duped Again on Offshore Taxes?
While the rest of us pay the sticker price, lawmakers are considering a special deluxe tax rate for giant corporations.