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Sean O'Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, speaks during the Republican National Convention, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee.
What Really Went Down at the Teamsters: The official headline was that the Teamsters declined to endorse in the presidential race. But as Harold Meyerson writes, it really depends on which Teamsters you're talking to. What Should Democrats Say to Young Men?: It’s dangerous for Democrats to ignore the rightward turn of young men during this election season. Paul Starr writes about what Democrats can do to bring them back into the fold for our October print issue.
A Ponzi Scheme of Promises: The Business Roundtable, a coalition of CEOs from over 200 American corporations, publicly announced they were redefining what corporations to serve the public interest. Five years later, has anything changed? Adam M. Lowenstein
reports for our October print issue.
What Is the Fare Evasion Equation?: Until there is a better answer to the “who pays” question, American transit systems have to rely on fares to function. But the MTA, Gabrielle Gurley writes, needs to find a way to respond to fare evasion that isn't shooting multiple people.
Trump's Tax Cut-A-Rama Total So Far: $9.75 Trillion: Trump’s new tax plan could add up to $9.75 trillion over 10 years, mostly benefiting the ultra-wealthy. David Dayen does the math for us so you don't have to.
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