On AlterNet: Socioeconomics

US Jobless Figure Drops to Lowest Rate in Four Years — But It's Still Way Too High

Larry Elliott, Heidi Moore,  The Guardian,  Aug 2, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Economy

What’s a Wall Street Billionaire Facing Indictment To Do? Party On, Of Course!

Lynn Stuart Parramore,  AlterNet,  Aug 1, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Economy

The Original American Dream Was Not About Getting Rich

Thom Hartmann,  AlterNet,  Jul 24, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Civil Liberties

One in Three Americans is Poor — And Getting Little Relief

Jeanette Wicks-Lim,  Dollars and Sense,  Jun 18, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Economy

Half Lives: Why the Part-time Economy Is Bad for Everyone

Lynn Stuart Parramore,  AlterNet,  Jun 7, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Labor

Another Feeble Jobs Report -- And What's the Answer in Washington? More Austerity!

Robert Kuttner,  Huffington Post,  May 6, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Economy

What Recovery? Across America, People in Distressed Cities and Small Towns Face Economic Catastrophe

Louis Ferleger, Jacob M. Magid,  AlterNet,  Mar 18, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Hard Times USA

9 Economic Facts That Will Make Your Head Spin

Lynn Stuart Parramore,  AlterNet,  Feb 18, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Economy

How Conservatives Who Block Minimum Wage Hikes are Destroying the Economy

Marshall Auerback,  AlterNet,  Feb 14, 2013

Story  |  Topic: Economy

Whaddya Know? Professional Economy Wrecker Alan Greenspan Is at the Heart of the Insidious 'Fix the Debt' Campaign

Dean Baker,  Beat the Press,  Dec 24, 2012

Story  |  Topic: Economy

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