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The Socialist Program
Socialism or Capitalism: Millions of Unemployed Workers Lose their Benefits
Politicians and the media talk constantly about the post-COVID economic recovery, but last month’s weak jobs report suggests that workers…
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Militant Journalism
Penn. higher education under attack by its own Board of Governors
Photo: Protest against university “consolidation” outside the state capitol, Harrisburg On the afternoon of July 14, the Board of Governors…
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Militant Journalism
Ohio activists fight for unemployment benefits, housing for all
On June 26, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation from the Miami Valley and Columbus chapters came together…
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Militant Journalism
Sit-in protest at Georgia Dept. of Labor demands no cuts to federal UI
Protesters demanded the Georgia state government retain, not slash, the $300 per week federal unemployment benefits that were extended under…
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The Socialist Program
Capitalism in Crisis: The Main Threat to U.S. Capitalism is U.S. Capitalism
Brian and Prof. Wolff discuss the Biden administration's new major economic proposal
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Analysis
COVID + Capitalism: Life expectancy plunges and unemployment surges
Data released yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that following that report, life expectancy had dropped…
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Analysis
Bank of America and State share blame for unemployment benefits crisis in California
Beginning in October 2020, workers across California have seen their unemployment accounts frozen or drained of funds. The state’s Employment…
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Analysis
COVID chaos: U.S. government set to allow relief programs to expire when needed the most
Just when financial assistance is needed the most to allow people to stay safe at home instead of risking their…
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Analysis
Layoffs pile up as corporate giants announce mass firings
Movie theater chain Regal Cinemas announced today that they would be firing 20,000 workers as they close down all 536…
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Analysis
Capitalism in free fall: Six straight months of record job losses
For the 26th week in a row, the Department of Labor released weekly employment statistics showing massive job losses. Slightly…
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