Inflation
US on Verge of ‘Economic Disaster’ Because Freight Rail Workers Can’t Get Sick Time
Freight rail workers want to strike for sick and guaranteed paid leave time, a move that would consequently force freight rail companies to hire adequate staff. The companies refuse.
Everything’s Bloody Expensive Today and That’s Affecting Our Romantic Relationships Too
Now, more than ever, the price of love may be a heavy one to pay – quite literally.
Economists Say Life Is Going to Be More Expensive Forever, Sorry
The price of essentials like rent and medical drugs will never come down to pre-pandemic inflation levels if corporate greed goes unchallenged.
Are We in a Recession? Depends What Side of the Culture War You’re On
Debates over whether to call our economic downturn a recession are more political than technical.
Good News: Economy Sucks, You’re Screwed, and It’s All Your Fault, Economists Say
Make sure you're doing your part to help fight inflation: accept those wage cuts and worsening working conditions!
Every American Should Get 'Inflation Relief' Money
We can make relief checks much more impactful and permanently address drivers of inflation by nationalizing key industries.
Don’t Blame Inflation on Stimulus Checks. Blame It on Corporate Greed.
Pundits blame stimmies and wage growth for inflation, and say pain for average people is the remedy. It's not true.
OK, WTF Is Going on With Inflation, Interest Rates, the Fed, Jerome Powell, Gas Prices, the Economy, Your Job, Rent, Etc.
The government says wages are too high and is going to try to suppress them to prevent runaway inflation. Lots of people are going to lose their jobs.
How the Global Cost of Living Crisis Is Unfolding Across the World
VICE World News journalists explain how a perfect storm of COVID, the war in Ukraine, and the climate crisis has created huge inflationary pressures in countries across the world.
Food Is Getting More Expensive. Libraries Are Helping People Grow Their Own.
As the price of groceries increases, “seed libraries” are helping people grow fresh produce in areas affected by food scarcity.