Economics
One third of labor force now jobless as pandemic unemployment climbs
June 4, 2020Official jobless claims in this new great depression hit 42.65 million; real number estimated at 50 million or more.
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Millions jobless, benefits hard to get – We need a federal unemployment system
May 29, 2020Unemployment under capitalism can happen to anyone. It is only fair to have the most humane and fair system in place.
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Neoliberal solutions won’t save us from this pandemic
May 26, 2020There are but two paths to solve the crisis—on the backs of the poor or on the backs of the rich. In other words, it’s either more capitalism or more socialism.
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Conservatives recruit ‘pro-Trump’ doctors to deliver only good news about reopening
May 22, 2020The 'Save Our Country Coalition' is an alliance that includes the FreedomWorks Foundation, the American Legislative Exchange Council, Tea Party Patriots, and others.
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Will the Democrats’ HEROES stimulus bill rescue farmers?
May 22, 2020NSAC will continue to urge lawmakers to move beyond emergency response and into a new mode where direct payment programs and investment in existing USDA programs that move us towards greater sustainability, equity, and access in...
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