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The attack on the federal workforce is not about “efficiency.” It is a deliberate plan to deprive traditionally underserved communities of a route to economic security.

Analyze the February CPI 2025 data and its effects on the overall inflation landscape, especially in food and energy sectors.

The overall job growth number for February is encouraging, but there are many causes for concern — including the rise in unemployment and the large jump in involuntary part-time employment.

The upcoming report will likely not include the fallout from the DOGE firing sprees, but we could still see a major shift in the labor market.

Contrary to conservative political rhetoric, the federal government workforce has shrunk dramatically — and this impacts the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States.

Get insights into the January 2025 CPI: Find out how gas prices and food inflation are affecting the overall index.

The January 2025 jobs report shows that the economy added 143,000 jobs in January — slightly less than most analysts had expected. But the overall pictures, writes Dean Baker, remains solid.

Stay up to date with the US job market. Learn about the January jobs report and its impact on unemployment and job numbers.

Learn about the fourth-quarter GDP data and its implications for the United States economy. Explore growth rates and key economic indicators.

Explore the decline in union density in the US. Despite high public approval ratings, union membership rates have reached record lows.