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Disabled People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

The disabled community has responded to the adversities they face by organizing for legal rights that protect their autonomy and access to public life. But these rights are increasingly under attack.

Paige Carmichael Apr 3, 2026

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Interview: Trump's Foreign Policy

An Interview with Sasha Breger Bush

Sasha Breger Bush Mar 30, 2026

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Profiteering in Oil Futures Made Easy (to Understand)

Let’s look at exactly what happened on Monday morning and what makes it is so suspicious.

John Miller Mar 27, 2026

Issue 244: November/December 2002

features

The Great Stock Illusion

Ellen Frank

The enormous paper wealth "created" by the stock market was bound to dissolve.
Taking One From the Bush Team

Dean Baker

The Social Security commission's plan for a universal portable pension makes sense, so long as it does not privatize Social Security.
Haitian Free Trade Zone

Clara James

Aristide's "different" capitalism is the same old story.
Recession: Government Spending to the Rescue

Robert Pollin

the regulars

the short run
active culture Janitors Strike for Justice / Popular Educators Gather
comment Why No Wal-Mart Scandal?
making senseWorkfare - Where Are the Wages? / Marriage Promotion Policies
letters
primerCapital Stability and Local Democracy
in reviewJobs-Not People-For Sale
ask dr. dollarIs the administration to blame for economic problems?
economy in numbersSome stock holders are more equal than others.