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PG&E’s Poor Track Record Shows How California Leaders Failed Consumers
Economy

PG&E’s Poor Track Record Shows How California Leaders Failed Consumers

My phone call with my electric utility left me wondering: where are the political leaders who will rein in this untrustworthy company?

Slavery Claims and Drug Prices Cited in Trump’s New Tariff Plan
Economy

Slavery Claims and Drug Prices Cited in Trump’s New Tariff Plan

Trade hearings cite “forced labor” and drug‑price disputes to justify broad new tariffs.

Close-up of the petrol station's gasoline pumps and fuel nozzles.
Economy

With Oil Prices Rising, Is Dreaded Stagflation Making a Comeback?

The economic signals are mixed, but a lot depends on how long the war against Iran lasts, and its impact on the price of oil.

The Iran War’s Price Tag: Billions Lost While Americans Go Without
Governance & Legislation

The Iran War’s Price Tag: Billions Lost While Americans Go Without

Trump’s war spending drains funds from healthcare, education, infrastructure, and struggling families

Trump’s claims versus reality on the economy and tariffs
Economy

Trump’s claims versus reality on the economy and tariffs

Behind Trump’s boasts, the data on tariffs, jobs, and prices paints a far harsher picture.

The Many Victims of Trump’s Immigration Policy–Including the U.S. Economy
Economy

The Many Victims of Trump’s Immigration Policy–Including the U.S. Economy

As the economy starts to show signs of strain from deportations, it’s time to ask: what is the point of this policy?

Trump’s Energy Promise Collapses as Electricity Bills Keep Rising
Governance & Legislation

Trump’s Energy Promise Collapses as Electricity Bills Keep Rising

Federal data shows prices climbing as families struggle with the nation’s steepest power costs in a decade.

Trump’s First-Year Economy: Growth, Tariffs, and Rising Public Anxiety
Economy

Trump’s First-Year Economy: Growth, Tariffs, and Rising Public Anxiety

Trump’s First-Year Economy: Growth, Tariffs, and Rising Public Anxiety