Tag: economy
Solar jobs take a hit after seven years of rapid growth
"After six years of rapid and steady growth, the solar industry faced headwinds that led to a dip in employment in 2017."
No justice for consumers in Equifax probe?
Equifax continues to be under investigation from the Federal Trade Commission and faces more than 240 class action lawsuits.
No, big corporations shouldn’t get tax breaks to create jobs
The breaks seldom pay for themselves — and put employees of local businesses out of work.
The Carillion Catastrophe and the limits of privatized government
Carillion's sudden failure shows just how big a problem the outsourcing of government services in western economies has become over the past few decades.
When economic growth indicates failure
For the well-being of most everyone – including the rich – equality is more important than growth.
160 Americans now control $2 trillion of wealth
These 160 Americans had a combined net worth of $1.7 trillion. In the last year, they have increased their net worth by $312 billion.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
From ICE to Iran, veterans are challenging US militarism
Antiwar veterans are leveraging their unique credibility to oppose the war in Iran, stop ICE and support active duty resisters.
House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation
Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.
Amazon deforestation falls to eight-year low as scientists warn gains remain fragile
Researchers credit stronger enforcement and environmental protections in Brazil while warning that fires, illegal logging, and political threats continue to endanger the rainforest.
The fuel to my revolutionary optimism
As distant as it may seem, I am only two generations removed from the 1948 Catastrophe of Palestine, where over 750,000 Palestinians were displaced from their land, and thousands were massacred.