As financial institutions weigh the potential impact of November’s election, Goldman Sachs is warning that a victory by former President Donald Trump would likely lead to an economic downturn. According to a Tuesday note from Goldman, economists at the firm “estimate that if Trump wins in a sweep or with …
Read More »Harris Jabs Trump on Economy, Unveils Set of Price-Reduction Proposals
Kamala Harris unveiled a new set of policy proposals aimed at reducing the cost of living for middle-class Americans during her first major policy speech at a Friday rally in North Carolina. The vice president and 2024 Democratic candidate took a jab at her opponent, Donald Trump, who was in …
Read More »Fired-Up Biden Takes Aim at His 'Predecessor' in Rousing SOTU
Joe Biden delivered a fiery State of the Union address Thursday night, made the case for American democracy, reproductive freedom, funding for Ukraine, a fair tax code, and lowering prescription drug prices. He also repeatedly underscored the threat of Donald Trump — whom he referred to only as “my predecessor.” …
Read More »Fewer Americans Are Struggling to Pay Bills, New Census Survey Finds
With eight months to go before Election Day, a deeply troubling number of Americans say they are struggling to pay their bills. But vast hardship appears to be decreasing substantially, at a good time for President Joe Biden. As of this month, 36 percent of Americans reported having difficulty paying …
Read More »Amazon Layoffs to Affect 18,000 Employees, CEO Confirms
Amazon‘s ongoing layoffs is set to impact more than 18,000 workers, according to CEO Andy Jassy in a note released on Wednesday. The “majority” of the cuts will be in Amazon Stores and People, Experience, and Technology organizations. “Between the reductions we made in November and the ones we’re sharing …
Read More »Tom Morello on the Frontlines With Alabama Coal Miners: 'Anywhere You Strike, I'm Coming'
BROOKWOOD, ALABAMA — Tom Morello is used to playing arenas, and now that Rage Against the Machine has stirred back to life as a touring unit, he’s spent the last few months rocking out in front of supersized crowds with a full stage show and plenty of bells and whistles. …
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