Economists, the Trump Tariffs, and Alternatives
One should not jump from the condemnation of Trump’s tariffs by economists (and others) to an acceptance of free trade as a key to economic progress.
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New York City Nurses Confront an Austerity Avalanche
Medicaid cuts are being used to push austerity in hospitals’ contract negotiations with nurses, even as some hospitals dabble in financial speculation and their CEOs rake in millions.
Zohran Mamdani’s Bold Program for an Affordable New York City
A rundown of the Democratic mayoral nominee's policy positions.
Interview: From Nixonomics to Trumponomics
An interview with Nick French about his article on the 50-year evolution of the GOP. DS Debrief Interview with Nick
Assessing Bidenomics
Is the Biden administration’s economic policy a break with neoliberal orthodoxy, or more of the same?
One Year After the New York Nurses’ Strike, What Comes Next?
Chronic short staffing is a common complaint of nurses working in U.S. hospitals—one that reflects a dangerous problem,
The U.S. Corporations Profiting from the Israeli Occupation
It’s not just defense contractors—many U.S.-based companies are profiting from business with Israel, directly or indirectly enabling the Israeli state’s crimes against Palestinians.
Interview: The Heavy, Unequal Burden of Student Debt
Chris Sturr, co-editor of D&S, speaks with Nick French about his article "The Heavy, Unequal Burden of