Tag: economy
Tribal lenders say they can charge over 600% interest. These states...
Online lenders tied to Native American tribes argue that they aren’t subject to state lending laws.
War Is Making Us Poor
The book presents unmistakable proof of the mess our country is in, and it points the finger at rampant, accelerating militarism.
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.
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.
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How the rich get richer: Evade taxation, grease trillion-dollar tax breaks, jack interest rates,...
In class and status-conscious, materialistic America (was it ever otherwise?), scoring net worth is easier than figuring out messy election results.
‘No Kings’ movement rises as Trump unleashes military force to silence dissent
As President Trump deploys troops and tanks against protestors in Los Angeles and prepares for a military parade in Washington, over 1,800 rallies across the U.S. vow to resist authoritarianism with peaceful protest.
The 3 questions every democratic candidate should be required to answer
But this requires electing Democrats who understand the gravity of the moment and who are prepared to expend serious political capital to make big changes possible.
Global outrage after Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship in international waters
With activists from 10 countries aboard, including Greta Thunberg and a member of the European Parliament, Israel’s armed interception of the Madleen is being condemned as piracy and a violation of international law.
Planetary boundary crossed: Ocean acidification now threatens global ecosystems and coastal economies
Scientists warn that ocean acidification passed a critical tipping point years ago, threatening marine biodiversity and putting billions in economic value at risk as world leaders gather for emergency talks in France.