inflation

Trump’s Iran war is costing you thousands of dollars

October 2, 2026 By Amy Hanauer

An online tool lets you calculate how much your family is out of pocket so far – Details inside the article.

Agriculture comes under many threats

September 28, 2026 By Greg Kearney

The latest from award-winning People's World cartoonist Greg Kearney.

‘Paychecks and Prices Coalition’ fleshes out midterm elections platform

September 21, 2026 By Mark Gruenberg

They're rolling out a program showing “affordability” is more than just a slogan.

Jobless data a disaster with employment levels sinking rapidly

January 12, 2026 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik

Hundreds of thousands are left out of the official unemployment figures.

What triggered the latest mass protests in Iran?

January 5, 2026 By Steve Bishop

Out-of-control inflation, the government’s economic mismanagement, and punishing Western sanctions have all combined to send the country into a spiral.