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Demos released a new report showing how the rise of high frequency trading (HFT) comes at a massive cost to the real economy, despite Wall Street’s claims to the contrary.
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Heather McGhee discusses the racist strategy behind austerity economics.
In the media
When was the last time you contributed $1,000 to a political candidate or cause? For the majority of donors to Senate candidates, the answer is "very recently."
Blog
Adam Lioz
Blair Bowie
It took just 32 billionaires and corporations giving Super PACs an average of $9.9 million apiece to match every single dollar given by small donors to Romney and Obama in the 2012 election cycle, according to new report.
Press release/statement
US labor markets ended 2012 with a whimper, as Friday’s release of the December unemployment numbers showed all major indicators essentially unchanged.
Blog
Catherine Ruetschlin
The Coalition for Sensible Safeguards has produced a report detailing five areas in which protections significantly help make the December and New Year festivities a safer and more joyful experience.
Press release/statement
Why it's as if there were a tax on the non-financial portions of the economy that redistributes wealth to the financial sector.
Blog
Wallace C. Turbeville
How and why large financial institutions damage the middle class even if there is no financial crisis.
Blog
Wallace C. Turbeville
The right to vote is just that – a fundamental right which is the cornerstone of American democracy. In the 2012 election, that sacred value was challenged in a way we have not seen in a couple of generations.
Blog
Tova Wang
The financial industry is coming under growing scrutiny for its shady involvement in student loan debt.
Blog
Tamara Draut