Walmart and Amazon Exploit and Destroy. The Alternative?
Both companies are far too dominant in their industries — cooperatives present a more egalitarian alternative.
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Unexpected Tragedies Demand Paid Leave
Take it from me, families need more time and resources to be able to care for their loved ones. Policy change is required.
How One Donor-Advised Fund Helps Leonard Leo Weaponize Philanthropy
Donor-advised fund giant Schwab Charitable plays a pivotal role in Leonard Leo’s weaponized funding schemes.
The Only Real Shortcut to Long-Term Security: Greater Equality
But our richest remain convinced, amid ongoing climate catastrophe, that they can keep their own selves safe
To Secure Worker Rights, We Must Fix Our Democracy
Gerrymandering and the filibuster are holding back wage increases, the right to unionize, and other benefits for workers.
A New Permanent Affordable Housing Proposal
Recently introduced legislation would help break corporate America’s grip on our housing stock.
Could 2025 End Up a Nightmare for Our Tax-Averse Rich?
The stars may well be aligning for a new tax code that frowns on grand fortune.
801 U.S. billionaires hold a combined $6.22 trillion in wealth
The number billionaires based in the United States has fallen slightly in recent months but their wealth keeps growing unabated.
The UN Summit of the Future Appears Stuck in the Past
A draft action plan would perpetuate an international investment regime that grants corporations excessive power to undermine public interest regulations.
Caring for a Child Shouldn’t Cause Financial Ruin
My family is still financially recovering from the birth of my daughter 14 years ago. It doesn't need to be this way.
Presidential Debates and Taxing the Rich, Then and Now
Some unasked questions might have helped prevent the last half-century’s massive concentration of income and wealth
Workers Need Protection From Record-Breaking Heat
2,000 workers die from extreme heat every year. As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade, and other basic protections.