Saturday, December 21, 2024

Tag: economy

The commercial fishing industry is destroying vital marine ecosystems

This kind of factory fish farming dominates today’s seafood market, raising many ethical and environmental concerns.

US and China why not a deal?

The very real dangers—ecological as well as geopolitical—that the world now faces encourage finding some kind of negotiated agreement on a multi-polar world.

5 ways Trump would blow up the economy

Should we listen to the 16 Nobel economists who say Trump’s economic plans would be an inflation bomb?

Why it’s essential for America to own supply chains

Only domestic ownership of manufacturing supply chains—from the sourcing of raw materials like titanium sponge to the production of goods like airplane components—will keep the nation strong.

A circular economy

Latino community members in Southern California use the tanda system for mutual financial support.

FTC challenges Kroger-Albertsons merger in fight for consumers and workers

The merger would combine two of the largest grocery chains in the country, raising concerns about the potential for a monopoly, especially in small and rural communities.

Here’s why prices are still high

We need to keep tackling corporate power.

How a tie-breaking vote fueled America’s economy

Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 17M realize that only a transformational “reset” will ensure the factory’s long-term survival in a highly competitive, ever-changing, worldwide industry.

The undemocratic reality of capitalism

Democracy is about “one person, one vote”—the notion that we all have an equal say in the decisions that affect us. That is not what we have now.

Is Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve playing politics?

As the Federal Reserve continues to maintain historically high interest rates, accusations mount that political motives may be at play, potentially swaying the upcoming 2024 election.

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Montana Supreme Court delivers landmark ruling in youth climate case against fossil fuels

Montana’s highest court upholds a decision declaring state-sanctioned fossil fuel projects violate the constitutional rights of youth, marking a pivotal moment in climate litigation.

Teamsters launch largest strike against Amazon in US history to demand fair wages and...

Amazon workers launch historic nationwide strike, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and union recognition from the $2 trillion corporation.

Israeli soldiers enforce kill zone in Gaza, targeting civilians and leaving bodies to rot

Israeli forces implement open-fire policies in Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor, targeting civilians and leaving corpses uncollected as a warning to others.

Elon Musk for Speaker of the House? Republicans float billionaire amid spending bill fight

Republicans propose Elon Musk as Speaker of the House after his role in sinking a spending bill, raising unprecedented ethical and governance concerns.

Syria’s new fundamentalist government: Women ‘biologically’ unsuited to politics, universities to be segregated

The comments provoked a firestorm of protest among Syrian women and, well, non-fundamentalists.