Trump’s Trade War is About Trump, Not China
Those China tariffs aren’t surprising. What’s bizarre are the people praising Trump’s recklessness and reviving his political fortunes.
How Those Trump-Kim Talks Might Go: A Transcript
Trump’s “art of the deal” is about to get its most high-profile test yet. The early prognosis is not good.
A Wake-Up Call For Trump’s Trade Agenda
The investor-state provisions in NAFTA don’t help workers. Instead, they hand enormous power to corporations to bully governments into undoing measures to protect workers, the environment, and public health.
Trump’s Report Card: No ‘A’s, Not Even For Effort
Three weeks into his presidency, Trump is now the fastest president to ever reach majority disapproval. Here’s a look at the early days of the Trump administration, report-card style.
The Great Donald Trump Confidence Trick: Symbolism Over Substance
The executive orders signed on Monday will raise mortgage costs and healthcare premiums for the very people the new president claims to champion.
The Trade Debate Isn’t About the U.S. vs. the World, It’s Corporations vs. the Rest of Us
If Trump lets corporate elites dictate new trade rules, all working families will suffer.
A Failed State in Latin America?
There’s still hope for the “pink tide” that swept aside Latin America’s right-wing dictators. But in Venezuela, Chavismo is on its last legs.
How Many Natural Gas Leaks Will it Take to Change Public Opinion on Fracking?
The latest fracking disaster in California should help to finally erase the industry’s undeserved reputation as a clean energy source.
A Green and Dirty Gift
The GOP-led Congress rushed to help the Obama administration meet U.S. commitments under the Paris climate deal.
Trump Takes on the World
Donald Trump’s not-so-veiled racism, crude economic populism, and male bravado make him the closest thing the U.S. has to an authentic European-style fascist.
Dubai’s Skyline Is a Monument to Oppression, Not Prosperity
Visual artist Arko Datto combines satellite images and text to paint a picture of migrant workers’ lives in the Arabian Peninsula — and his findings aren’t pretty.
Russia Opens Its Doors… To Asia
Asia may turn out to be more receptive to Russian business
A Slick Maneuver
The Iran deal could trigger an end to restrictions on U.S. crude oil exports.
Six Ways TPP Opponents Have Won—Even as Fast Track Advances
Critics of the TPP forged relationship with foreign allies, firmed up union positions, and forced some concessions on the secrecy of the text.
Ecuador Puts Piketty Into Practice
This small South American country is taxing wealthy estates and distributing the proceeds directly to workers.