A Progressive Vision Of Globalization

When pushing bad trade deals or trying to convince us that nothing can be done about the lack of wage growth or income inequality, the pro-multinational corporation pundit class will tell us that it is all globalization's fault, and since we can't stop globalization, there's nothing we can do to help increase pay or level the playing field. But here's what is important to understand: it is precisely because we can't stop globalization that we should have more rules in place to protect working families, not just here in America but all over the world. And for those who suggest that isn't possible, be clear on one thing: they are saying this to help the big businesses who exploit those workers. As Elizabeth Warren recently said: "Anyone who shrugs and claims that change is just too hard has crawled into bed with the billionaires who want to run this country like some private club."

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