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Austerity
Paygo Rule Attempts to Make Progressive Policies a No-Go
The Paygo rule signals the return of Obama-era austerity politics that paved the way for the Trump.
Trump Signs Executive Order Freezing Pay of Nearly 2 Million Federal Workers
Public employees and government contractors are increasingly worried about being able to make rent and pay their bills.
Swept Up in France’s Yellow Vest Protests
The movement in France is more like Occupy than it is the Tea Party.
Students Are Paying More at Public Colleges and Getting Less in Return
Low-income students and students of color are particularly feeling the squeeze.
Ten Years on, the Crisis of Global Capitalism Never Really Ended
The political backlash to the crash of 2008 has only just begun.
Puerto Ricans Battle Disaster Capitalism to Achieve Self-Determination
Naomi Klein's "Battle for Paradise" details Puerto Ricans' fight for ownership of their water, land and energy.
EU’s Debt Deal Is “Kiss of Death” for Greece
The deal is structured to turn Greece into a permanent debt colony of the European Union.
The Republican War on the Poor and Vulnerable
Republicans' austerity for the poor causes real people to feel real pain.
The ABCs of Austerity: Adult Literacy Classes Face Budget Axe
If funding isn't reinstated, people will lose access to classes.
Puerto Rico Needs Help: Unelected Fiscal Board Pushes Austerity as Island Continues Slow Recovery
It's been almost eight months since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, and at least 30,000 homes still lack power.