Economics
Unemployment claims rise to 22 million; women workers hit hardest
April 16, 2020While women make up half of the private sector workforce, they filed 59% of the jobless claims—and that proportion may be low.
Read moreSanders-sponsored forum advocates new worker-centered economy after COVID-19
April 16, 2020Thanks to the calamity caused by the coronavirus, people now understand they’re getting the crumbs—and that they have the power to change that.
Read moreAt height of pandemic, Trump halts funds for WHO
April 15, 2020Trump accused the global health agency of making precisely the mistakes and missteps that his own administration has actually committed.
Read moreTrump, pushing for May 1 “re-opening,” attacks Dr. Fauci
April 13, 2020On Easter weekend, he blames China, the World Health Organization, Obama, governors, Congress, Democrats, and the media for his disastrous handling of coronavirus crisis.
Read moreNearly 17 million have lost their jobs, overwhelming state unemployment agencies
April 9, 2020While the government did not release data by race or ethnic group, the Economic Policy Institute warns people of color are suffering more.
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