In Allegedly Liberal Seattle, Trump Republican Becomes City Attorney
Still think Seattle is a liberal haven? Mark Taylor-Canfield has news for you.
Biden, China, and the New Cold War
America needs an enemy, and since Russia is old news, President Biden has decided on China. Dean Baker puts up the caution sign.
The May Consumer Price Index Puts Inflation Hawks into Feeding Frenzy
The effects of the pandemic on consumer spending have some economists worried about inflation. Dean Baker explains why they shouldn’t be.
Vaccinating the World: If We Had Grown Ups in Charge
Dean Baker makes the case for open source COVID-19 research and vaccines.
Free Trade and Free Taxes: How Our Intellectuals Help the Rich
Since I came to Washington in 1992, I have been working alongside friends in the policy community, labor movement, and community organizations in…
How Will Our Children Know They Face a Crushing Debt Burden?
Deficit hawks are sure to be out in droves soon complaining about national debt. But how meaningful is the debt? Dean Baker writes.
Myanmar Coup: How the Military Has Held Onto Power for 60 Years
Another military coup adds to a long history of Burmese military control of the country. Michael W. Charney explains how the military manages their stranglehold.
The Coronavirus Vaccine Fail and International Elites
Concerning the global failure to reach the working class with vaccines. Dean Baker writes.
The Big Lie: Trump’s Version of McCarthyism
Red scare vs. Orange scare. Mark Taylor-Canfield compares.
Vaccines, Vaccines, Vaccines – Why Doesn’t Everyone Have One or Two?
Preparation is clearly not the American way, even when people are dying. Dean Baker writes.
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