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A Battle Over Copper in Colombia
In the fertile heart of the Andes, a local tug-of-war reveals the dilemmas of mining for metals critical to decarbonization.
Canadians Catch Strike Fever Too
A massive strike wave made serious gains, but it left many workers wanting more.
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,
(Mostly) Useful Government Numbers
The federal government generates millions of economic numbers in thousands of publications every year. Some of these publications can be
Privatizing Medicare
Medicare Advantage increases Medicare costs and boosts private insurers’ profits.
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.