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Coal Miners’ Futures in Renewable Energy
Trump has touted coal-mining jobs, but he could create more jobs in coal country by recognizing the potential for renewable energy.
How to Turn Neighborhoods Into Hubs of Resilience
Three places showing how to make the transition from domination and resource extraction to regeneration and interdependence.
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The Trump Economy Myth and Job-Killing Policies
Propaganda is one thing, but Trump's actual policies will hurt job and wage growth once they kick in.
The Future of Automation Demands a Socialized Workplace
Rapid technological advancement has increasingly caused jobs to be taken over by robots.
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Unemployment Falls to 4.5 Percent in Spite of Weak Job Growth
The employment-to-population ratio also edged up to 60.1 percent, a new high for the recovery.
Neoliberalism in the Driver’s Seat: Trump and Ryan’s Ruling-Class Schemes
Trump's economic policies are designed to harm both those who voted him in and the environment, says Michael Meeropol.
Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Could Be His Biggest Con Yet
“The greatest jobs producer God ever created”?
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The Wrong Way to Debunk Trump’s Pipeline Jobs Claims
Here's how not to dispel fossil fuel industry talking points.
Why Socialist Job Guarantees Are Better Than Universal Basic Income
Self-managed job guarantee programs empower workers, raise wages and can free labor from Wall Street control.
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How States Are Trying to End the Disability Unemployment Crisis
Programs that enable a smooth transition from school to the workplace have documented results.