The features of the bill that are likely to help ordinary people were catchy and easy to understand—reduced taxes on tips and overtime pay and a higher standard deduction for the elderly on income taxes. Yet these projected revenue losses are tiny compared to those incurred by the super rich.
What would help generate decent jobs in the coming decade? Unions, and collective bargaining for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Read more »
In his book Colossus (2004), Niall Ferguson argues that a major problem with Social Security and Medicare is their underfunded liabilities—to the tune of $45 trillion. Can you comment on this claim? Read more »
How capitalists’ need to control access to commodities—especially their workers’ labor-power—distorts production and stifles creativity. | Order this issue or subscribe.
Land Reform Under Lula
By Chris Tilly, Marie Kennedy, and Tarso luís Ramos
