Tag: economy
Record 95,102,000 Americans not in labor force; unemployment rate more like...
The reality of the unemployment situation inside the U.S. is much grimmer than any politician or bureaucrat would ever want to admit.
Enormous, humongous November trade deficit drags economy down
The trade deficit in goods increased $3.4 billion to $66.6 billion.
Trump initiates a political inquisition; the GOP attacks America’s most important...
If the Republicans do exactly what they are threatening to do, instead of working to solve America’s most critical problems, then they will be laying the groundwork for their political extinction.
It can‘t happen here?
This Neo-Con globalization has destroyed what the politicians from both empire political parties like to label ‘The Middle Class.’
Major economic warning sign: The Euro is heading for parity with...
“As I have warned so many times, the coming crisis is going to hit Europe first, and the United States will join the party not too long after.”
Trump’s Chinese scapegoat
If Trump continues down his current path, the US economy will suffer.
Why liberal states won America’s tax experiment
Economic success depends on tax revenues that go into public investments, and regulations that protect the environment and public health.
Will Trump’s US trade representative be another Pro-NAFTA, Pro-TPP type?
If Trump is considering this guy as USTR for real it would just show us one more betrayal of his campaign promises.
The man in the bathtub, December 1, 1940
The 1930s were a rough time for all who labored... Or sought work.
What the robots are doing to the middle class
We will need a guaranteed income, ideally through guaranteed jobs, with the implementation of a financial transaction tax, and with a commitment to alternative energy infrastructure development.
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Trump expands travel ban to 39 countries and Palestinian Authority documents amid accusations of...
The latest proclamation widens full and partial entry restrictions, targets Palestinians holding Palestinian Authority travel papers, and draws condemnation from lawmakers and refugee advocates who say the policy is racist and punitive.
Trump declares naval blockade against Venezuela as lawmakers warn of unauthorized act of war
President Trump’s order to block sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela escalates military tensions, raises constitutional and international law concerns, and jolts global oil markets.
Doin’-the-Right-Thing Rag
Who’s Responsible When a Military Order is Illegal? (Don't Ask Donald Trump!)
Wikipedia founders face backlash over push to rewrite ‘Gaza genocide’ entry
More than 40 advocacy groups accuse Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger of attempting censorship and genocide denial amid mounting political pressure and internal disputes over neutrality.
House GOP blocks ACA tax credit vote as subsidy expiration threatens major premium hikes
House leadership’s refusal to act before year’s end leaves millions of ACA enrollees facing steep premium increases as internal Republican divisions stall legislation.