Economics
At 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.
Read moreWhat is the Defense Production Act and why should Trump use it?
April 3, 2020When the government requires big business to manufacture something, it is seen by the owner class as too much government, and it smells like socialism.
Read moreIf government asks for a COVID-19 war economy, let’s do it right
April 3, 2020What are some lessons for today from World War II? Look to FDR.
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