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Trump Wants to Funnel More Income Upward Through His China Trade Deal
Trump's trade deal with China is good for people like Bill Gates and companies like Boeing, but not for the rest of us.
A New War Will Not Produce Even Short-Term Economic Benefits
Economics is never a justification for war.
Trump Administration’s Proposed Rule Attempts to Starve Out Asylum Seekers
A new rule seeks to deny asylum seekers the right to work and feed themselves while their cases are pending.
Although Job Growth Continues, Unemployment Edges Up to 3.6 Percent
Wage growth is surprisingly weak given the low unemployment rate, but there's no sign of a recession.
Job Growth Remains Slow in September
The economy added 136,000 jobs in September -- considerably lower than the 179,000 average for the last year.
The Green New Deal Has Sparked a Necessary Conversation — Let’s Keep It Going
From environmental groups to unions, we need all hands on deck to confront planetary crisis.
Revised Profit Data Are Good News But Don’t Reverse Decades of Wage Stagnation
You don’t reverse four decades of wage stagnation with four relatively good years.
Employment Is High — But Job Growth Is Slowing Down
The employment rate has hit a new high, but a deeper look at the numbers shows not everything is rosy.
Job Growth Bounces Back in June, But Unemployment Edges Upward
While job numbers bounce back from May, wage growth appears to be slowing rather than accelerating.
Under Trump, Manufacturing Job Growth Slows to a Trickle
The average hourly wage for manufacturing workers is, for the first time ever, slightly below the overall average.