Join thousands of others who rely on our journalism to navigate complex issues, uncover hidden truths, and challenge the status quo with our free newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox twice a week:

Join thousands of others who support our nonprofit journalism and help us deliver the news and analysis you won’t get anywhere else:

This week: Updates on the IMF’s prediction of slowing global growth; Bank of England warnings on accumulation of sub-prime debt; Nordhaus Nobel prize and market ideology; Dutch unions and others against corporate tax evasion; signs of labor militancy in Marriott strike and profit-sharing demands of steelworkers; interview with Chris Hedges on his latest book: America: The Farewell Tour