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Debunking 4 myths about inflation

Inflation is being driven in large part by record corporate profits.

Voters demand Biden take action to address ‘national crisis’ of rising...

"Biden must take it upon himself to use his executive authority in order to assist those who need it the most, or we will not only have a cost-of-housing crisis in this country, but a major homelessness crisis as well."

The enduring tyranny of oil

War, inflation, geopolitical rivalry, and soaring world temperatures.

How greedy corporations fuel inflation

“Companies make any kind of excuse to raise prices on everything."

New Warren bill would empower Feds to crack down on corporate...

"Corporations have price gouged consumers for extra profits—and gotten away with it—for too long."

The economic consequences of the war

The war’s potential long-term economic effects in and beyond Ukraine haven’t attracted nearly as much attention, for understandable reasons.

‘Their inflation strategy is working’: Corporate profits soared to record high...

"CEOs can't stop bragging on corporate earnings calls about jacking up prices on consumers to keep their profits soaring," said one expert.

The hidden link between corporate greed and inflation

Don’t fall for the fear mongering about inflation. The real culprit here is corporate power.

The GOP has nothing to offer on inflation

Price controls? Antitrust action? No to both.

Inflation inequality: Poorest Americans are hit hardest by soaring prices on...

The fastest rate of inflation in 40 years is hurting families across the U.S. who are seeing ever-higher prices for everything from...

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GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy

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