January/February 2026 Trump’s Bifurcated Economy The labor market, economic growth, and the stock market part ways in today’s ever-more unequal economy. John Miller Jan 23, 2026
Left Hook Economics The U.S. Care Affordability Crisis Cuts in government spending and deportation threats against the workforce have sent costs soaring in daycare, eldercare, and long-term medical care. Nancy Folbre Jan 21, 2026
Left Hook Economics How to End Wars for Oil: Stop Burning Oil Altogether Progressives all over the world are demanding that there be “no war for oil.” We must also call for the dismantlement of the world’s fossil fuel-dominant global energy infrastructure. Robert Pollin Jan 12, 2026
features "They Can Walk With Their Heads Up" Cynthia Peters and Justin Podur An Interview with Joao Pedro Stedile, National Board Member, Brazilian Landless Workers' Movement High-School Economics: Coporate Sponsorship and Pro-Market Bias Mark Maier In the push to standardize high-school curriculums, corporations will have even more opportunities to foist their "free-market" bias on students. September 11 and the Restructuring of the Airline Industry Rodney Ward The September 11 catastrophe hit the airlines hard, but it also opened the door for them to accelerate the restructuring already underway. What Can Radicals Learn From Game Theory? Alejandro Reuss Game theory can help radicals understand class conflict, critique individual self-interest, and promote cooperation. the regulars the short run letters active culture Another World is Possible comment Independence Day for East Timor? making sense Is the "New Economy" More Productive? in review Life and Debt ask dr. dollar Who Decides Stock Prices? economy in numbers High-Tech Stocks and "New Economy" Hype