Celebrating the 1 Percent: Is Inequality Really Good for the Economy?

By Michael Hudson Sep 30, 2016 In his new book, "The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality," Scottish economist Angus Deaton practices public relations for the rich. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

A Progressive Political Revolution of Historic Importance

By Narda Zacchino Aug 27, 2016 By rejecting the "race to the bottom" right-wing philosophy that catapulted conservative politics in recent years, California has become a laboratory of innovation Award-winning journalist Narda Zacchino examines this transformation in her new book By rejecting the "race to the bottom" right-wing philosophy that catapulted conservative politics in recent years, California has become a laboratory of innovation. Dig deeper ( 45 Min. Read )

Immigration Is Fueling Innovation in Silicon Valley

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jun 10, 2016 Former "Dreamer" Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca, now a startup CEO, is among a growing number of Latino entrepreneurs redefining the American tech industry. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Smartest Places on Earth

By Alan M. Webber May 6, 2016 "The sharing of brainpower was taking place in very unlikely places that were becoming the hotspots of innovation," write the authors of a new book. These unlikely places -- the rust belts of America -- are the cities and regions that were crushed by the previous round of competitiveness. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Inequality Sweepstakes

By Thomas Frank / TomDispatch Mar 30, 2016 When you press Democrats on their lousy trade deals or their flaccid response to Wall Street misbehavior, they automatically reply that those awful Republicans wouldn’t let the really good legislation get through. So let's go to a place where Democratic rule is virtually unopposed and see if the excuse holds. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Which Is Better for Innovation: Capitalism or Democratic Socialism?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 3, 2015 “At the heart” of capitalism, philosopher Tony Smith writes, “we find neither bold entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, nor established firms.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Net Neutrality

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