economy
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Andrew Young, Wal-Mart and class unity
Many were surprised last February when Andrew Young decided to take a job as an advocate for Wal-Mart. His mission,…
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How does New York mayor Michael Bloomberg make $1 billion per year?
On Nov. 21, the New York Sun revealed that New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg’s net worth could be as…
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Central Bank of Cuba: Tendency for dollar’s gradual depreciation irreversible
This release from the Central Bank of Cuba was first published on Nov. 17 in Granma International . As is…
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Class struggle and the widening income gap
Adapted from a talk at a Party for Socialism and Liberation public meeting in New York City on Sept. 8,…
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Analysis
NYC ruling class targets Black, Latino City University students
The number of African American students at the City University of New York’s main campuses has dropped sharply, according to…
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Top 400 U.S. capitalists own more than world’s 2.5 billion poorest make in a year
Each year, Forbes Magazine releases its Forbes 400—the list of the 400 richest Americans. For the first time, in 2006…
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Workers’ living conditions decline across the United States
All over the United States, increased poverty is becoming more and more evident. Poverty rates in some areas have reached…
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Judge blocks Northwest flight attendants’ strike
On Aug. 25, U.S. District Court Judge Victor Marrero issued an injunction to prevent Northwest Airlines flight attendants from taking…
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North Carolina meat packing workers fight for a union
The largest pork processing plant in the world is in Tar Heel, North Carolina. It processes 32,000 pigs every day.…
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Nearly 47 million lack health care in United States
The number of Americans who lack health care coverage is at an all-time high—46.6 million people. This is approximately 16…
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