Fixing the Economy Has to Start With Jobs

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Oct 16, 2008 The last thing we need is another "economic stimulus" package. What we need is a jobs package. And we ought to start calling it that. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Can These Fundamentals Be Called Strong?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 3, 2008 A government report released Friday morning leaves little room for any defense of the failed policies of the Bush administration or any belief in the economic wisdom of John McCain, whose erroneous assertion that the "fundamentals of the economy are strong" failed to mention a 6.1 percent unemployment rate, up nearly two percentage points since 2007. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Wal-Mart Election Scare Tactics Challenged

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2008 Labor groups have filed election complaints against Wal-Mart for reportedly telling store managers that Democrats' proposed labor law changes would drive down wages and force layoffs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

2 Million South Africans on Strike

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2008 A national strike left South Africa's streets largely deserted Wednesday as 2 million people refused to work in protest of soaring food and fuel prices. The action, led by a coalition of trade unions, was symbolic and precautionary, suggesting additional strikes if the government and business remained inept at managing the national economy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Shrinking Payrolls Worry Economists

Staff / Truthdig Mar 20, 2008 A sharp jump in the number of Americans filing for unemployment has brought the four-week average to its highest level since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Last week, 378,000 new claims were filed. Roughly 2.8 million workers currently receive unemployment benefits. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Mail War

Staff / Truthdig Feb 26, 2008 Hillary Clinton was so irked by a couple of Barack Obama campaign mailers that a few days ago she publicly scolded him and said "every Democrat should be outraged" Clinton herself has been accused of sending misleading mailers to voters, including one that went out shortly after her now infamous "shame on you" news conference For inundated Ohioans, it's a question of whom to trust Updated. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bill Clinton Scolds Reporter

Staff / Truthdig Jan 18, 2008 The lawsuit that prompted this tongue-lashing from the former president has since been dismissed, but on the ground in Nevada, tensions remain high over the effort to keep casino workers from caucusing. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The 401(k) Myth

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Dec 13, 2007 Those who think they will retire in Fat City because they have a 401(k) may be headed for a bitter disappointment. The system's rules are flawed, and Washington should reform them. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Credibility Gap

Staff / Truthdig Oct 29, 2007 Clothing companies and the consumers who buy their products tend to feign ignorance when it's revealed that those products are a bargain because they were made by 10-year-old slaves. That's certainly the case with Gap, which says it was unaware of the sweatshop in New Delhi, India, where children were recently found toiling under deplorable conditions to create clothes bearing the Gap Kids logo. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The First Victims of America’s Mega-Embassy

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2007 According to the testimony of two American civilian contractors, the construction of the massive U.S. Embassy in Iraq involved the tacit abduction and abuse of migrant workers. One contractor testified that he was told to furtively escort a group of Filipinos onto a Baghdad-bound plane even though their tickets read "Dubai," while another called working conditions at the $600-million project "deplorable." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Minimum-Wage Boost Stalled in Senate

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2007 The first minimum-wage increase in 10 years took a hit in the Senate Wednesday, failing to get the 60 votes necessary to end debate. Republicans have been fighting to include tax cuts for businesses, and will probably succeed unless the Dems can get six more defections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney’s Hypocrisy on Illegal Workers Exposed

Staff / Truthdig Dec 2, 2006 Mass Gov Mitt Romney, a 2008 presidential hopeful and outspoken critic of illegal immigration, has for years employed a landscaping firm that uses undocumented workers to tend his home's lawn It's not the action we care about; it's the hypocrisy And lest you think this is not a big deal (Read on). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )