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Michael Olenick: From Intel to Apple – Noncompetes are Bad Business

Silicon Valley would never have taken off if noncompetes had been used in its early years, yet titans later restricted hiring across the industry.

Why Is Everyone Talking About Squatters’ Rights in Covid-Ravaged Spain?

Squatters versus landlords: the battle lines are drawn as this once-in-a-lifetime crisis threatens to create a whole new generation of olvidados.

Wolf Richter: Historic Mania in SPACs, IPOs. Huge Fees for Wall Street Banks. Mega Paydays for Insiders. Disdain for Valuations. Blind Faith that “This Time It’s Different”

SPAC mania, with billions raised: this time it’s different, everyone is saying again – another sign that the zoo has gone nuts.

COVID-19 Is Pushing Migrants Back to Their Home Countries

With Covid-19 driving many migrants to return to their countries of origin, governments need to implement better reintegration plans.

The Next Neoliberal President…

A clear eyed and therefore not cheery look at where President Biden is set to take the US.

What Can Sanders Do as Budget Chair? – Rob Johnson

Sanders is about to have considerable influence on spending priorities. Where and how does he have leverage?

The American Rescue Act: Do Whatever It Takes

The economy is likely to be crippled for months and fiscal rescue on a large scale, once again, is very much necessary.

“They Left Us Starving”: How the Fashion Industry Abandoned Its Workers

Yves here. Many associate sweatshops in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with “fast fashion,” aka the close-to-disposable frocks made by the likes of H&M. As this article explains, the use of ultra-cheap labor extends much further up the fashion food food chain. And these poorly-paid workers get thrown to the curb when orders fall off. By […]