Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The Q1 GDP report shows modest growth masking deeper weaknesses, including fragile demand, rising inflation, declining manufacturing investment, and no sign of an AI-driven productivity boom.
Article • Sanctions Watch
The US unleashes “Operation Economic Fury” and blockade against Iran as sanctions on Venezuela are eased and Democrats push back on Trump threats of military action against Cuba.
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There is direct link between Florida’s attacks on public sector unions and the state government’s war on the social sciences.
Article • Data Bytes
The first quarter GDP report shows modest growth and rising inflation. With so much spending concentrated in health care and data centers, the outlook is not good.
Article • Data Bytes
Florida’s proposed SB 1296 would weaken public-sector unions by imposing stricter recertification rules, making it harder for workers to maintain representation.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The expected economic gains from AI should support stronger environmental regulation, but current policies are moving in the opposite direction.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
New York is one of several cities with fair scheduling laws, which provide a model for how to provide some economic security for low-wage workers.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
Donald Trump rolled out another drug pricing deal — but it’s still very unclear whether these arrangements provide any relief to consumers.
