Economics – Page 24 – People's World

Organizing is a necessity: A political history of the Hamilton Unemployed Union

August 24, 2021 By Terry Fraser And Sam Hammond

In the summer of 1981, Canada’s economy was in a recession, with unemployment hitting 11%. It didn't seem like the best time to try and organizer workers.

Study: Unionization cut poverty rates by more than two-thirds

August 23, 2021 By PAI

Results suggest that had union membership not declined dramatically since the 1970s, U.S. poverty rates would be significantly lower than they are now.

Right-wing militia brutally attack Lebanese protesters on port explosion anniversary

August 16, 2021 By Amiad Horowitz

At least 20 protesters were injured, seven of them severely due to stab wounds and bludgeoning at the hands of the 'Lebanese Forces' militia.

‘Dead Pigs’: Where do they come from and where do they go?

August 11, 2021 By Michael Berkowitz

“The Sixth Generation” of Chinese filmmakers continue to shed light on the social maladies that have accompanied their nation’s shift toward a self-described “socialist market economy.”

Why did Nancy Pelosi appeal to white supremacy to reject student loan forgiveness?

July 29, 2021 By Joel Wendland-Liu

To frame her opposition to student loan forgiveness as unfair to white people who pay taxes is standard talk right out of the playbook of Trump, Bush, and Reagan.