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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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Militant Journalism
Pittsburgh rally demands relief for unemployed workers
On September 1, 2020, the organizations Pittsburgh Restaurant Worker’s Aid and Restaurant Opportunities Centers United held called for “Emergency Day…
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Analysis
Ruling class tells workers: your job or your life
Workers across the country are bracing for a premature return to their jobs despite public health warnings of a second…
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Analysis
Politicians fear the people: Workers win unemployment benefit expansion
This initial wave of struggle hints at the power that could be unleashed in the form of work stoppages, rent…
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