Scams All the Way Down
In Little Bosses Everywhere, Bridget Read traces how the pyramid scheme transformed America.
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What Did Workers Have to Say in 2025?
A rundown of 12 frontline perspectives we published last year.
Amid Federal Cuts, Momentum for Direct Cash Is Growing for Good Reason
In Washington state, we've seen the positive impacts of providing cash support.
Trillionaire Cometh, Democracy Goeth
With the arrival of our first trillionaire fast approaching, America’s democracy is hanging by a thread.
Instacart’s AI experiments are costing Americans
A hidden price adjustment scheme could cost families up to $1,200 a year.
10 Inequality Victories of 2025
Our annual year-end review highlights state and local efforts to build worker power and tax the rich.
Tax the Rich or Burden Working Families? The Choice Is Clear.
As a teacher in Chicago, I've seen how prioritizing the wealthy leaves the rest of us wanting.
The Public Pays the Price for Big Tech’s Data Centers
The relentless push for data centers is raising our power bills and polluting our communities. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Can Radio Save Lives and Reduce Poverty in War-Torn Congo?
This inexpensive technology remains an effective tool for ensuring equitable access to vital health and economic information.
Police ‘Sweeps’ of Homeless Camps Are Worse than You Think
As more and more communities criminalize homelessness, I want to share what it’s actually like to have the police take all your earthly belongings.
Colorado’s New Tax on the Rich to Pay for Free School Lunch is a Model for Other States
As Congress slashes the SNAP food assistance program, more states should raise new revenue to fill in the gap from those most able to pay more.
What It’s Like to Work for the Billionaire ‘Nickel King’
Labor activists are exposing deadly conditions for Indonesian workers who process battery nickel for Teslas and other electric cars.