Tag: economy

We must insist that trade deals never be written to override policies that sovereign governments might later decide are best for their people, culture key industries and the environment.

Trump’s plan is unusual because, as written, it seems to be targeted at fully private projects, which are less common.

Some tips for Americans who would like to follow the president-elect’s example.

“I am saddened, but not surprised, by the outcome.”

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) embodies the stacked deck. It was negotiated in secret of, by and for the global corporations.

A new report concludes that current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour doesn’t come close, anywhere in the United States.

Small business owners are speaking out against Donald Trump.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote a letter to President Obama urging the replacement of Mary Jo White as chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The fires of this political movement to force this government to bring an end to this inequality have been ignited. We’ll see if those flames can be fanned and this movement sustained.

“As our cities and towns crumble, literally and financially, we are ready to anoint one of these two predators as the new stooge of empire.”