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Left Hook Economics

The Green New Deal is a Jobs Engine, Despite Trump

In the United States and globally, the Green New Deal will continue to achieve critical gains, regardless of whatever the current administration says or does.

Robert Pollin Jun 2, 2026

Left Hook Economics

California Greening: Fighting Climate Change in the Golden State

Governor Jerry Brown launched the most aggressive and successful combination of programs to combat climate change we have yet seen in the United States—understanding these programs can help other states do the same.

Robin Hahnel May 26, 2026

Monthly Jobs Analysis

The Government’s April Jobs Report, and Ours: Why Don’t Things Look Worse?

The Latest Jobs Report from the National Jobs for All Network

Frank Stricker May 23, 2026

Issue 261

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Issue 261

Taxing Wealth Swedish Style

An annual levy that is more efficient than the estate tax.

John Miller Sep 1, 2005

Issue 261

Just Garments

A worker-run factory tries to wring the sweat out of the apparel business.

Jay Blair Sep 1, 2005

Issue 261

Falling Off a Cliff

Millions of garment workers worldwide stand to lose their jobs with this year's changes in global textile trade rules.

Keith Yearman and Amy Gluckman Sep 1, 2005

Issue 261

Turmoil in the AFL-CIO

A Dollars & Sense Roundtable

Nathan Newman; Steve Early; Bill Fletcher, Jr.; Leon Fink; Rose Ann Demoro; and Immanuel Ness Sep 1, 2005