Agriculture, the service economy, sexual exploitation, manufacturing, construction and domestic work drive today's enslavement around the world.
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Why Trump's So-Called Infrastructure Plan Is Good for Wall Street But Bad for America
Trump actually cuts direct federal spending on our crumbling infrastructure by nearly $145 billion over the next decade, forcing state and local governments to shoulder more of the financial burden at a time when they can least afford it.
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Why is the US Unwilling to Pay for Good Public Transit?
The U.S. has a major and growing infrastructure gap – though chasm is a more appropriate metaphor – as poor infrastructure and failing public transit means Americans spend $120 billion each year in extra fuel and lost time.
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Time to Decide: Are We Ready for Economic Democracy?
We are in a time of transition, an era that will define the next economy. We can either privatize government services and public resources to keep wealth concentrated at the top, or we can turn the corner toward an economy that benefits all.
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Remake the Fed, Build Public Banks — and Opt Out of Wall Street
Should the Federal Reserve remain in private hands?
