Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Billionaires maintain political power not just through campaign spending, but through growing control of media and social media platforms.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The 2020 election result is an undisputed fact, making Warsh’s refusal to state it a revealing test of his independence.
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The corruption in our politics is linked to campaign contributions. An amendment to the Constitution can correct this problem.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Analyzing Harris’ defeat in the US elections: insights on the impact of informed voters and the challenges of less informed ones.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Uncover the factors behind Harris’s defeat in the election. Explore the connection between public perception of the economy and electoral success.
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Learn about the climate policies pursued by the Trump administration and their implications for the environment, including the dismantling of regulations and the push for fossil fuel exploration.
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Discover the economic impact of immigration and deportation on the US economy. Separate fact from fiction surrounding mass deportation and unauthorized immigrants.
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Understand the implications of Trump’s trade tariffs. Learn about the potential consequences for countries and industries worldwide.
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Explore the potential consequences of cutting Medicaid. Find out how these cuts may affect healthcare access for low-income individuals, children, and people with disabilities.
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Explore the impact of the Medicare Advantage system and its potential expansion under a second term of the Trump administration.
