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Economist Milton Friedman understood what our global elites either can't or won't: Compassionate capitalism is a contradiction in terms. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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From Iran to Afghanistan, Pakistan’s role in dialing back U.S.-created tensions has been vital—but it won’t be for free. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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The president thinks he can weather impeachment by exaggerating U.S. successes. But his superlatives don’t reflect reality. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated PressJan 21, 2020
The presidents' visit tests his ability to balance his anger over being impeached with a desire to project leadership on the world stage. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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The 16-year-old Swedish activist has moved millions, including political leaders, with her urgent climate change message. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigJan 23, 2019
The World Economic Forum aims to tackle the world's most pressing problems. Will members acknowledge their own wealth hoarding as the problem? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Ilana NovickJan 21, 2019
In its annual report on the gap between the rich and poor, the charity is calling for a global wealth tax to address the problem. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Andrea Germanos / Common DreamsJan 20, 2019
A new report shows that some billionaires have become exponentially richer since the financial crisis. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
PAUL WISEMAN and JAMEY KEATEN / The Associated PressJan 20, 2019
The World Economic Forum's vision of ever-closer commercial and political ties is threatened as the international financial outlook darkens. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / RobertReich.OrgJan 29, 2018
Our nation may be "open for business," as the president declared in Davos, but it is closed to ambitious young immigrants from around the world. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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The president told the group of world leaders that his "America first" trade policy does not mean "America alone." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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