Working Immigrants Have Been an Economic Windfall for America
Working immigrants, regardless of education or skill level, increase the overall living standards of resident Americans. T. Norman Van Cott explains.
Why a Market Model is Destroying the Safeguards of the Professions
Lisa Herzog considers the effect of neoliberal market thinking on professionalism.
The Green New Deal is Happening in China
The push toward a cleaner economy is being led not by the US but rather by China. Dean Baker writes.
How Well Do the Current Federal Privacy Proposals Protect Your Privacy?
Privacy legislation is on the table in the House and Senate. Will any of the proposals actually protect your data? Allie Bohm writes.
Chess v. Checkers, and Other Diplomatic Dances
In the game of Middle Eastern strategy, one must learn to distinguish between the checkers and the chess players. I.M. Fletcher writes.
Ivy Leagues are Handing Out Millions in Fees to Hedge Fund Managers
Ivy League endowments post weaker returns than an average 60-40 stock-bond mix. So why are they paying hedge fund managers millions? Dean Baker writes.
The People vs Tyranny: The Secular Martyrdom of John Lilburne
Michael Braddick on the forgotten political career of John Lilburne.
Bernie Sanders Wants Corporations to Fulfill Trump’s Tax Cut Promise
A Quixotic bill aims to put pressure on huge businesses to speed along the trickle-down of benefits. Dean Baker on the case.
The Good and Bad of a Proposed Minimum-Density Housing Bill in Washington State
We have to do something about the ridiculous price of housing in the Puget Sound region. But is Sen. Palumbo’s proposal the answer?
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