Monday, December 23, 2024

Tag: U.S. Economy

Four numbers that show America’s disdain for its most vulnerable people

Now, with a quarter of the population facing economic collapse, the need for a guaranteed income is magnified to a level last seen in the Great Depression.

The real reason Trump wants to reopen the economy

Internal polls show him losing in November unless the economy comes roaring back.

Learning all the wrong lessons from the 2008 financial crisis

NYT should not fixate on debt as governments respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Public health first

The richest nation in the world surely has enough resources to keep its people safe at home for as long as it takes.

With bills due April 1, more than 400,000 demand Congress freeze...

Calls for a nationwide rent moratorium have surged in recent days as the economic fallout from the coronavirus shows no sign of abating.

No, I will not die for this damned economy

Merriam-Webster defines "damned" as "to bring ruin on," or "to condemn to a punishment or fate."

The 7 biggest failures of Tumponomics

Trumponomics has exploded the deficit, hurt ordinary Americans, and lined the pockets of the wealthy and corporations.

Trump escalates economic attack on Cuba, banning Americans from educational, cultural...

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin claimed the ban is in retaliation for Cuba “providing a communist foothold in the region and propping up U.S. adversaries in places like Venezuela and Nicaragua.”

The gig is up

Gig work is making capitalism harsher.

Why we must legalize marijuana

Legalizing, taxing, and regulating is good for the economy and creates jobs.

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Rahm Emanuel is right on core party changes, but for progressives misses the big...

“The bullies don’t stop hitting you because you’re nice to them. They stop hitting you when you knock them out.”

Elon Musk endorses Germany’s far-right Neo-Nazi party amid Sanders’ warning of authoritarian oligarchy

Amid criticism from Bernie Sanders for undermining democracy, Elon Musk endorses Germany’s Alternative for Germany party, known for its neo-Nazi ties and extremist platform.

Political economy contradictions as we lurch into 2025

Multiple, intense, and persistent contradictions within both parties suggest that some underlying, historic shifts may be underway.

U.S. corn growers celebrate trade panel ruling against Mexico’s GMO corn ban

Trade panel rules Mexico violated USMCA by banning GMO corn, securing a major victory for U.S. corn growers while intensifying debates over trade, health, and sovereignty.

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.