Truthout
Inequality
Reform Is Not Enough to Stem the Rising Tide of Inequality Worldwide
Elites' reformist strategies to address global inequality seek to avoid a social transformation away from capitalism.
Economic Update: Economics and Real Issues
This episode provides updates on bikes displacing cars in Europe, and more.
Economic Update: Capitalism and/or Socialism
This episode provides updates on Spain's new left government, and more.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Chemical Industry Is Hiding the Truth About Everyday Toxins, and More
Congress agreed to $680 billion in new tax breaks.
The Terrible Things That Happen When Santa Claus Visits CEOs
A 20-year-old rule intended to control CEO pay has bloated executive paychecks while draining tax revenue and widening inequality.
Bill Moyers | The Plutocrats Are Winning. Don’t Let Them!
The vast inequality they are creating is a death sentence for government by consent of the people.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Half of all Americans Are Living in or Close to Poverty, and More
Half of all Americans have no savings at all, and nearly three out of four people who have saved have less than $1,000 on hand.
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Impending Chicago Teachers’ Strike Adds Power to Nationwide Movements Against Inequality and Racism
As Chicago protests continue, the teachers union has an opportunity to make powerful demands for racial and economic justice.
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Corporate Media Ignore Economic Justice in the 2016 Election
It's time that the media start listening to what people actually care about: The US middle class is being eaten alive by the top 1%.
Runaway Inequality Is Ripping Us Apart
Les Leopold, author of “Runaway Inequality,” discusses how progressives can form a united movement against income inequality.