An Economic Recovery … Of Profits
It seems like every day we are told how great the Biden administration has been for the economy. But it is only the super rich and the corporations that are doing great. Many corporations made record profits in the last two years, especially when inflation was at its peak. Their profits came down a little […]
Heat Waves Make Work A Living Hell
It’s another year of record heat, as soaring temperatures have been sweeping across parts of the country, reaching over 120 degrees in many cities. But during these heat waves, workers have no real protection. Many workplaces don’t have air conditioning, and for those who work outside, there is no escape from the deadly heat. Also, […]
Eviction Filings are Out of Control
The number of people threatened with eviction across the country continues to skyrocket. Landlords filed about 3.6 million eviction notices last year, which is about 50% higher than it was before the pandemic. And these numbers are about to increase again as more cities remove the last remaining protections from eviction that were put in […]
Health Care is About to Get Even More Expensive
Health insurance premiums are about to increase to their highest level, going up on average about 6% this year. Health insurance companies say they have no choice because the cost of health care keeps increasing. But in reality, insurance companies are doing just fine, with the last few years seeing their highest profits ever recorded. […]
The Other Big Lie: Biden’s Climate Policy
Following his big 2020 campaign promises to protect the environment, Biden has done the opposite. And now, heading into the 2024 elections, he is once gain trying to appear as if his administration stands against climate destruction. Recently, Biden wanted to bump his ratings when he grabbed headlines for cancelling all leases approved by Trump […]