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Unemployment in construction is lower than in the pre-boom years.

The 21st century United States needs many services the private sector doesn't provide so well, such as preschool and post-secondary education and health and dental care.

The first article in a new series previews 16 topics that should be on every progressive's agenda for 2016.

Dean Baker: Obamacare might be the best news on the wage front that most workers have seen for some time.

Pioneers in creation of co-op business start-ups met in New York City and exchanged success stories and dreams for their democratic work movement.

The Department of Homeland Security wants to keep a record of where you drive your car.

President Obama signed an executive order on Wednesday raising the minimum wage for some federally contracted workers to $10.10.

At the moment, it's unclear what Obama's next move will be in terms of raising minimum wage across the board.

The debate over Obamacare and voluntary work reduction raises intriguing questions.

Dean Baker: The ACA is freeing people from health care related job-lock. This is a feature, not a bug.