Economy

Beyond the Age of Petroleum Beyond the Age of Petroleum

Welcome to the Age of Insuffiency: As oil prices hit new highs and supplies sink, our way of life will drastically change.

Oct 25, 2007 / Feature / Michael T. Klare

The New China Hands The New China Hands

Corporate America spends millions lobbying to win permanent most favored nation (MFN) trade status for China, with its vast market and dirt-cheap labor force.

Oct 23, 2007 / Feature / Ken Silverstein

Whatever Happened to the Eight-Hour Day? Whatever Happened to the Eight-Hour Day?

Americans spend more time on the job than workers in any other country. Isn't it time presumably labor-friendly Democrats did something about it?

Oct 23, 2007 / Steve Early and Suzanne Gordon

Father of History Father of History

Bettina Aptheker's recent memoir has incited fierce debate over her father s legacy.

Oct 18, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Christopher Phelps

Toxic Toys Toxic Toys

As safety scandals dampen the public's appetite for cheap imports, the European Union is raising doubts about standards and oversight in the US toy industry.

Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / Mark Schapiro

UAW R.I.P.? UAW R.I.P.?

To save the domestic auto industry, the UAW may end up killing itself.

Oct 18, 2007 / Max Fraser

The China Syndrome The China Syndrome

Worried about toxic toys from China? Worry, too, about Chinese workers exposed to the poisons.

Oct 11, 2007 / Andrew Ross

Corporations Versus Democracy Corporations Versus Democracy

How can we curtail corporate power?

Oct 8, 2007 / Feature / Ned Resnikoff

The Reality of Poverty The Reality of Poverty

Poverty in America is a moral issue.

Oct 8, 2007 / Feature / Alyssa Katharine Ritz Battistoni

South Africa’s Winter of Discontent South Africa’s Winter of Discontent

As the gap widens between rich and poor, millions of black workers are challenging African National Congress rule. How did a victory against apartheid turn into class war?

Oct 4, 2007 / Feature / William Johnson

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