JOE McDONALD / The Associated PressJan 31, 2020
Residents in the Wuhan area say that supermarkets remain stocked, but keeping them supplied is a massive governmental effort in logistics. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentApr 23, 2018
For their own selfish reasons the Saudis may inadvertently be helping the world avoid the worst consequences of climate change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Lauren McCauley / Common DreamsJan 13, 2017
Sen. Cory Booker and others drew sharp rebuke from observers who pointed out that many who voted "no" receive substantial contributions from the pharmaceutical industry. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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By Michael Winship / Moyers & CompanyAug 31, 2016
This new price gouge is the latest example of a corrupt system that hurts regular Americans—but we will hold accountable those who are responsible. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 5, 2016
Embattled Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli apparently did not show up for his hearing Thursday before the House Oversight Committee with a mind to shift public opinion in his favor or convince attendant legislators that he held anything resembling respect for the proceedings. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Jon Queally / Common DreamsNov 2, 2015
"Only in the senile, decrepit, and unbelievably corrupt modern version of the United States would this sickening decadence even be considered possible, let alone doable." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 27, 2011
A new study shows that the cost of health insurance for many Americans rose sharply this year compared to previous years, exceeding average increases in workers' wages and giving employers even more hesitation about hiring new people. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 29, 2011
As protests continue to rock Yemen, Tunisia and Egypt, add Jordan to the list of troubled Arab states, as thousands of people took to the streets of Amman on Friday to demand political change and more freedom. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 17, 2010
It's been a rough year for Kyrgyzstan. There was the uprising in April that saw a new government take charge, followed by violent ethnic clashes in June, then by a mass flight of refugees. And now it culminates with food scarcity and soaring prices that affect a quarter of the population amid a broken trade and supply network. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 21, 2009
A dry spell in India's usual monsoon season has had a dramatic effect on food prices and availability, affecting more than 700 million people in the world's second most populous country. With its farmers hit hard by the drought, India is forced to begin importing food to make up for the shortages. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 19, 2008
Analysts believe the economy is already in "horrific shape" -- with news this month of record-breaking drops in the cost of living and new home construction -- and is inching closer to a dangerous deflationary period, which could worsen the current economic crisis by making debts even harder to repay. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 16, 2008
The once-mighty US dollar is full of hot air, or at least the rate of inflation is at a 26-year high due to the recent economic toils and astronomical energy prices Prices U consumers pay shot up 11 percent in June -- or more directly, your paycheck just got 11 percent smaller. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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