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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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.
Forced Labor vs. Forced Idleness
How profit and revenue distort prison labor, as viewed from the inside.
Interview: Marie Duggan on Boeing
D&S author and economist Marie Duggan on Boeing, safety, and stock buybacks.
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
Union Democracy Stands Up
The First Weekend of November, 2023, Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) held its annual convention at a hotel near
A Country of Mini-Millionaires?
The Wall Street Journal’s rosy take on the latest Federal Reserve wealth report.
Inequality and Climate Change
A couple of relatively obvious facts: One: It’s no secret—rich people and large corporations have a disproportionate share
Interview: AI and the Future of Work
Workers’ struggles will determine how the latest round of automation will affect labor.
AI and the Future of Work
Workers’ struggles will determine how the latest round of automation will affect labor.
How to Ignore Childhood Poverty Without Having to Say You’re Sorry
The WSJ editors misread the latest Census Bureau report.