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Donald Trump’s Capricious Tariffs Open the Door to Corruption
Tariffs may not always be bad, but Trump's tariffs are.
The Kochs Are Rebranding Themselves as Do-Gooders. Don’t Be Fooled.
Billionaire-funded organizations are beholden to billionaires.
Why Did Deutsche Bank Keep Lending to Donald Trump?
The bank kept writing checks even after Trump defaulted on loans worth hundreds of millions.
Three Things Motivating China’s Position in Trade Negotiations With the US
A breakdown in negotiations has caused U.S.-China relations to deteriorate in recent days.
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Waged to Make the Rich Richer
The trade war is forcing working-class people to pay high tariffs to advance the goals of the rich.
Climate Change Is the Real Job Killer
“CounterSpin” interview with Joe Uehlein on the Green New Deal.
Why the South Needs a Poor People’s Moral Action Congress
Poor people across the nation will bring their demands to Washington, D.C., next month.
The US Labor Market Is Deteriorating for Black Men
A two-to-one ratio of Black unemployment to white unemployment is a national outrage.
What People in Kentucky Coal Country Really Think About a Green New Deal
Residents across the state have said they will not wait around for their sluggish politicians to act.
As Capitalism Fails, We Need a Roadmap to Survive Climate Change
Biophysical economist Paavo Järvensivu discusses a new framework for mitigating and adapting to climate change.