Economy

We Need Syriza in Illinois

We Need Syriza in Illinois We Need Syriza in Illinois

When a millionaire governor decrees austerity, it’s time for the left to step up.

Feb 16, 2015 / Jane McAlevey

The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions

The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is getting bipartisan pushback against his attack on labor unions.

Feb 16, 2015 / John Nichols

How Do You Organize Workers Who Live and Sleep in Their Bosses’ Homes?

How Do You Organize Workers Who Live and Sleep in Their Bosses’ Homes? How Do You Organize Workers Who Live and Sleep in Their Bosses’ Homes?

Hong Kong’s domestic workers face an uphill struggle to secure their basic rights against exploitation and abuse.

Feb 13, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Did the GOP Just Give Away $130 Billion of Public Property?

Did the GOP Just Give Away $130 Billion of Public Property? Did the GOP Just Give Away $130 Billion of Public Property?

A giant Anglo-Australian mining company is getting the rights to a huge copper reserve—and we don’t know what American taxpayers are getting in return.

Feb 13, 2015 / Rep. Alan Grayson

The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts

The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts

The Syriza coalition is not just pushing for a better deal—it is saying no to a self-destructive game.

Feb 12, 2015 / Maria Margaronis

The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone

The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone

Greece’s new finance minister has studied a huge, functioning economy in incredible detail already—through an online multiplayer videogame.

Feb 12, 2015 / Helen Lewis

Wrong-Way Obama?

Wrong-Way Obama? Wrong-Way Obama?

He may be leading us toward economic catastrophe.

Feb 11, 2015 / William Greider

How a Migrant Worker’s Torture Exposed Hong Kong’s Underground Economy

How a Migrant Worker’s Torture Exposed Hong Kong’s Underground Economy How a Migrant Worker’s Torture Exposed Hong Kong’s Underground Economy

Domestic workers are demanding an end to slavery-like conditions in the homes of the Hong Kong rich.

Feb 11, 2015 / Michelle Chen

These Motel Rooms Are the Last Resort for Families Without Homes

These Motel Rooms Are the Last Resort for Families Without Homes These Motel Rooms Are the Last Resort for Families Without Homes

A critical lack of affordable housing is turning overpriced motels into long-term shelter.

Feb 11, 2015 / Leighton Akio Woodhouse

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers

Brazen attacks on unions threaten wages, workplace protections and more.

Feb 10, 2015 / John Nichols

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