Truthout
Labor
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The Women Who Are Taking on Walmart
Simply put, what Walmart does matters.
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Job Growth Plunges in May
The Labor Department reported that the economy created just 38,000 new jobs in May.
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Blacklash: Missouri State Legislature Responds to Ferguson Uprising
The bills advanced during this year's Missouri legislative cycle are reactionary repudiations of a growing movement.
The Legacy of the Obama Administration: An Interview With Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky lays bare the reasons why Obama's election did not lead to any significant reforms in foreign or economy policy.
Despite Economic Growth, Middle-Income Americans Have Less Than They Did 40 Years Ago
Middle-income Americans have been left with the lowest discretionary income in more than 40 years.
Federal Appellate Court Strikes Potential Death Blow to Privacy in Cell Information Case
The Court held that you have no expectation of privacy in location data generated by your cell phone.
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What I Learned From the Mining Community That Produced My Engagement Ring
Fair trade certification has improved gold mining conditions, but current oversight mechanisms still leave workers vulnerable.
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Our Poverty Myth
The illusion that people are to blame for their own poverty goes back centuries in our culture.
The Hidden Horrors in Poultry Plants
Dangerous working conditions abound in the poultry industry, according to an Oxfam report.
Economic Update: Listen, Professor Krugman
This episode provides updates on ride-share companies, and more.