Weak Underfunded IRS Behind Trump’s Wealth and History of Avoiding Taxes
Investigative tax attorney James Henry talks about the New York Times’ investigation into the origins of Trump’s wealth, how it is related to tax evasion, and how the US tax…
The Two Faces of Fascisization: Inequality and the Fight Against Anti-Semitism – Q&A (3/5)
Paul Jay says a significant section of the population supporting far right “populism” is part of the process of the development of fascism, but the acceptance of gross inequality is…
Inequality and the Fight Against Anti-Semitism – Q&A with Paul Jay (2/5)
Paul Jay says anti-Semitism is deeply ingrained in Western culture​, and can easily become more widespread during economic crisis – From a live recording on October 29th, 2018 Visit https://therealnews.com…
Sears Bankruptcy Engineered to Benefit Executives and Stiff Workers
Executives of Sears stand to gain up to $1 million in bonuses, should Sears be liquidated, and $500,000 if it’s restructured. Meanwhile, ordinary workers at Sears are being laid off…
A Blueprint for Linking Trade to Full Employment and Domestic Industrialization (Pt 2/2)
Think hard about the relevance of the 1948 Havana Charter for addressing the imbalances and inequities of the 21st century global economy says Richard Kozul-Wright noting that with the rise…
The Corporate Top 1% Control Over 50% of International Trade (Pt 1/2)
Taking an ever rising share of global income, the real benefits of global trade go to the profits of the top 2,000 TNCs. The flip-side is falling wages and government…
Globalization, Inequality & the Predictable Corporate Takeover of the WTO (1/2)
The corporate takeover of platforms like the World Trade Organization has been denounced by developing countries and activists for decades and today the denunciations are reflected in rebuttals to pro-corporate…
Endemic Market Failure and Inequality
Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, speaks at the forum, “Destroying the Myths of Market Fundamentalism,†held in Washington DC, on October 19, 2018 Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and…
How Inequality Increases Environmental Damage for Everyone (But Not Equally)
James Boyce of PERI discusses how inequalities in power encourage the creation of environmental damage. Inequality disempowers some communities while allowing the powerful to profit at the environment’s and everyone…
What can Britain Teach the US About Curbing Gun Violence?
After a 1996 school shooting, Britain implemented tough gun control laws. Today they have 100 times fewer gun deaths than the United States Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help…
Corporate Tax-Break Subsidies: Boosting Monopolies, Fueling Inequality
Greg Leroy, Executive Director of Good jobs First, speaks at the forum, “Destroying the Myths of Market Fundamentalism,†held in Washington DC, on October 19, 2018 Visit https://therealnews.com for more…
The Global Power Elite: A Transnational Class
Peter Phillips, the author of the book, “Giants: The Global Power Elite,” examines the roles and networks of the world’s richest and most powerful. This class is no longer bound…
Skin Color and Gender Determine Privilege and Income, Regardless of Educational Level
A new PERI study finds that women of color benefit less from college education, while white men benefit the most. Since the 1970s, people of color’s social mobility has stagnated.…
Will “Tough on Crime†Policies Fuel Mass Incarceration?
As three of the most powerful men in Maryland vow to crack down on repeat violent offenders, community advocates question their plans to address the root causes of inequality and…
Republican Estate Tax Repeal: An Effort to Avoid Ever Being Taxed
While Sen. Bernie Sanders proposes an important increase in the estate tax, Republicans are gearing for its complete repeal. Morris Pearl of the group Patriotic Millionaires, talks about how the…
How Aggressive Policing Fuels America’s Inequality Machine
The recent in-custody police death of Anton Black and inadequate civilian oversight in Baltimore reveal how the underlying imperative of policing in the U.S. is not public safety, but instead…
The Neoliberal Scam: Public Money for Private Playgrounds
TRNN takes an in-depth look at so-called public-private partnerships and how they funnel public money into the pockets of the ultra-wealthy Subscribe to our page and support our work at…
How Neo-Liberals Profit off of Poverty
The story of how a millionaire CEO’s critique of Squeegee kids led to monetizing their suffering and points to a process that makes neoliberalism an engine for inequality. Subscribe to…
A Call For Peace, A Demand for Justice
“These are broken people, in a broken city, in a broken system.†Baltimore Ceasefire’s Youth Ambassadors remember those who have been killed, and are pushing leaders to address the inequality…
Trump Claims Credit for Life Expectancy Rise, Introduces Medicaid Cutback
Life expectancy in the US rose for the first time in four years because of a drop in opioid overdose deaths. Trump claimed credit, even though he’s done nothing to…
The Neoliberal ‘New’ Deal: The Rich Drink for Free While the Poor Pay More
A water billing scandal in one of the country’s poorest cities reveals an overarching truism: Neoliberalism is a conduit for rampant inequality. Subscribe to our page and support our work…
As Corporate Capitalists Beg For Socialism, Let’s Not Forget They Tried To Destroy It
Social programs and Medicare for All could help keep people at home to slow the spread of coronavirus, but mainstream media pundits continue to fearmonger during discussions of socialism. Producer:…
Teach For America: Fueling Educational Gaps In California
Student success is tied to teacher expertise, yet TFA only trains its members for five weeks before placing them in schools. One lawmaker says these programs need to be banned…
Surviving The Coronapocalypse
How apartheid and redlining are fueling the global COVID-19 pandemic and how people can fight back. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
Systemic Healthcare And Income Inequality Are Why COVID-19 Is Killing Black People
What good are drive-up testing sites if you don’t have a car? Dr. Leon McDougle explains how successful health outcomes are tilted against black and brown communities. Subscribe to our…
Congressional Candidate Urges Rent Strikes To Protect Tenants
Washington DSA member Joshua Collins’ digital campaign is courting pissed off young voters. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…