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Inequality

Activists participate in a rally urging the expansion of Social Security benefits in front of the White House July 13, 2015

Around Half of US Seniors Living Alone Can't Afford Basic Expenses: Study

"There's a myth that Social Security and Medicare miraculously take care of all of people's needs in older age. The reality is they don't, and far too many people are one crisis away from economic insecurity."

Brett Wilkins ·

Workers rally for a $15 federal minimum wage

On 13th Anniversary of Last Minimum Wage Hike, Dems Urged to Raise 'Deplorable' $7.25 Floor

"They must immediately raise the federal minimum wage to at least $15 an hour. Our country cannot afford to reach a 14th anniversary of $7.25."

Jake Johnson ·

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Joe Manchin Just Proved Why We Need the OLIGARCH Act

We need to ensure that the richest people in the country can no longer subvert the overwhelming will of voters by buying the goodwill of elected officials.

Dylan Dusseault ·

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon looks on during a meeting

'CEOs, Not Working People, Are Causing Inflation': Report Shows Soaring Executive Pay

"When you look at those numbers and at CEOs trying to blame workers for inflation, it just doesn't add up," said the secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO.

Jake Johnson ·

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The Great Crisis of the 21st Century: Hijacked Democracies, Propaganda, and Rebellions

The super-rich are the enemies of humanity.

Jorge Majfud ·

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Structuring the Economy to Give Money to the Rich Is Inflationary

We transfer tens of billions of dollars upward to CEOs and other top corporate executives through the corrupt corporate governance structure that we have instituted.

Dean Baker ·

Kristalina Georgieva

'It's Only Getting Worse': IMF Chief Says Global Recession Risk Rising

"It is going to be a tough 2022—and possibly an even tougher 2023," warned Kristalina Georgieva, who heads the neoliberal financial institution.

Brett Wilkins ·

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A Personal Apology to Young Americans for Failing to Stop Ronald Reagan

I'm so embarrassed to have to say this, but my generation let this happen. And now our chance is here to stop the Republican onslaught once and for all.

Thom Hartmann ·

CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, Elon Musk speaks to a crowd of people who had gathered to participate in Tesla Motors test drives outside the Texas Capitol building in Austin

The Stupid Luck—and Sheer Ruthlessness—of the Filthy Rich

Deep pockets like Elon Musk have taken us all to the cleaners — and we let them.

Sam Pizzigati ·

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'Broken' Capitalist Food System Drives Soaring Global Hunger: Oxfam

Criticism from the charity's food policy director came in response to a new United Nations report revealing that around 1 in 10 people worldwide went hungry last year.

Brett Wilkins ·

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