Economic Policy

The New NAFTA Won’t Protect Workers’ Rights

The New NAFTA Won’t Protect Workers’ Rights The New NAFTA Won’t Protect Workers’ Rights

Trump’s new United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement repeats the disasters of the original agreement.

Nov 8, 2019 / David Bacon

Santiago Chile Protest Graffiti

The Walls of Chile Speak of a Suppressed Rage The Walls of Chile Speak of a Suppressed Rage

“It’s not about the 30 pesos. It’s about 30 years.”

Nov 7, 2019 / Terri Gordon-Zolov and Eric Zolov

The US Military Is a Socialist Organization

The US Military Is a Socialist Organization The US Military Is a Socialist Organization

Affordable housing and food, tuition assistance, and universal health care are hallmarks of a social welfare system—and life in the armed forces.

Nov 4, 2019 / Liesel Kershul

Kshama Sawant Fight for 15

Amazon Is Spending Big to Oust Seattle’s Socialist Council Member Amazon Is Spending Big to Oust Seattle’s Socialist Council Member

The tech giant has poured an unprecedented $1.45 million to influence Seattle’s City Council races. Can Kshama Sawant keep her seat?

Oct 17, 2019 / Hallie Golden

Ecuador Political unrest

Ecuador Reaches a Deal—but Unrest May Return Ecuador Reaches a Deal—but Unrest May Return

Protesters in Ecuador win some concessions, but underlying problems remain.

Oct 16, 2019 / Mark Weisbrot

Sanders and Warren Are Widening the Democratic Party’s Left Lane

Sanders and Warren Are Widening the Democratic Party’s Left Lane Sanders and Warren Are Widening the Democratic Party’s Left Lane

They’ve dominated the discourse and upended our traditional politics.

Oct 15, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Cargo ship los angeles

Trump May Be Driving the Economy Into Recession Trump May Be Driving the Economy Into Recession

His reckless trade war is having a calamitous global impact—and he’s continuing his assault on the courts and the environment.

Oct 4, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

A Professor of Ethics Weighs In on the Challenges of Being a Low-Income Student

A Professor of Ethics Weighs In on the Challenges of Being a Low-Income Student A Professor of Ethics Weighs In on the Challenges of Being a Low-Income Student

We talked to Jennifer Morton about her new book, Moving Up, and how philosophers can do a better job of addressing life under capitalism.

Oct 3, 2019 / Q&A / Elena Botella

The Pentagon

Pentagon Officials Are Promising to Spend Money More Efficiently. They’re Lying. Pentagon Officials Are Promising to Spend Money More Efficiently. They’re Lying.

We can’t expect the Pentagon to serve taxpayers first unless long-standing ties to private defense contractors are undone.

Sep 26, 2019 / William D. Hartung and Mandy Smithberger

AOC Smiling

AOC’s Plan to Decommodify Housing AOC’s Plan to Decommodify Housing

With a new bill that complements the Sanders campaign’s policy, the representative wants to protect renters, not landlords.

Sep 25, 2019 / Sophie Kasakove

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