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(Newsweek) Trump’s Oil Blockade of Cuba Is Economic Violence. It Must End

Article Mark Weisbrot’s Columns

(Newsweek) Trump’s Oil Blockade of Cuba Is Economic Violence. It Must End

Humanitarian aid is not enough to save Cubans from the deadly impact of Trump’s oil blockade, however. They, and we, need more solidarity. Trump is threatening the whole world in order to use economic violence against Cubans.

By Mark Weisbrot

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Wrecking the Economy to Destroy the Planet

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

Wrecking the Economy to Destroy the Planet

Clean energy is already cheaper and getting cheaper, yet Donald Trump’s fossil fuel push locks the US into higher energy costs and climate damage.

By Dean Baker

A worker, wearing an orange safety vest and helmet, crouches on a roof, installing solar panels under a clear blue sky. The scene conveys innovation and sustainability.
GDP Preview: What to Expect in the Fourth Quarter 2025 Report

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GDP Preview: What to Expect in the Fourth Quarter 2025 Report

The steady growth in the economy is riding an AI bubble, fueled by investment in data centers and other related areas, while consumption growth is being supported by the stock market bubble.

By Dean Baker

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The Trump Administration’s Catastrophic Census Proposal

Article Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times

The Trump Administration’s Catastrophic Census Proposal

A fair and accurate census is a constitutional pillar of representative democracy, but the Trump administration is proposing sweeping changes to an operational test this year that could threaten the 2030 count.

By Hayley Brown

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Jesse Jackson: A Tribute

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

Jesse Jackson: A Tribute

Jesse Jackson helped transform American politics by expanding representation, legitimizing multiracial coalitions, and paving the way for future leaders.

By Dean Baker

Affordability and Health Care Costs

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

Affordability and Health Care Costs

By failing to capture higher deductibles, copays, and other out-of-pocket medical expenses, the CPI likely overstates real wage growth and helps explain why many households feel worse off despite strong wage data.

By Dean Baker

A caregiver in blue scrubs assists an elderly man in a wheelchair.
RFK Jr.’s Job Performance: Lies That Take Lives

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

RFK Jr.’s Job Performance: Lies That Take Lives

While routine dishonesty defines the Trump administration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. stands out for spreading baseless vaccine lies that are reviving measles and putting children’s lives at risk under Donald Trump.

By Dean Baker

A person in a white lab coat stands with their arms crossed, holding a red stethoscope in one hand, representing the fight over private equity and health inequity.
More Thoughts on the Jobs Report

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

More Thoughts on the Jobs Report

January’s jobs numbers beat expectations, but deeper analysis suggests caution.

By Dean Baker