Truthout
Economy & Labor

A Post-Austerity Agenda
Robert Pollin proposes a post-austerity policy agenda that lays out a clear path to job creation and lowering public debt - while advancing greater equality.

Economic Update: Subsidizing Corporations
Major discussions of Bernanke's speech on the Fed's bail outs of the biggest financial corporations and new IMF research that show redistribution to reduce inequality does not hurt growth.

Chicagoans Call for Paid Sick Days
In a strong show of support, small business owners, workers, health care practitioners, parents and Chicago Aldermen rallied today at City Council for paid sick days legislation.

Venezuela Anti-Government Protests Lack Support from the Barrios
Lisa Sullivan and Ryan Mallett-Outtrim report from Venezuela that the country's anti government protests are continuing with no end in sight but continue to lack appeal in low income …

Inside the Secret Wall Street Society of the 1%
Kevin Roose talks about sneaking into a secret wall street society initiation and what he learned from the experience.

Argentina and the Emerging Market Crisis
James Henry: Facing a surging public deficit, Argentina has devalued its currency in response to the Fed's tapering of quantitative easing and China's slowed purchasing of imports.

Truth Is Overrated
Lies are sexy and mysterious. Lies illustrate our deepest innovation. Lies make for our most historic moments. Lies are great for business. And above all, lies validate the yawn …

Keystone PipeLIES Exposed: The Facts on Sticky Leaks, Billion Dollar Spills and Dirty Air
In this in-depth report, a look at various harmful aspects of tar sands mining.

Economic Update: Capitalism and Its Costs
Richard D. Wolff gives an economic update on Delta Airlines changes; US millionaires in office; irrational student debt; Rupert Murdoch's wealth; and more.

Rich People Save, Poor People Don’t
While saving money is recommended for financial stability, doing so has become more difficult for the working class as the divide between rich and poor deepens