Blame Corporate Greed For Inflation
In a year when the majority of people struggled to get by, CEOs have only gotten richer. Now they are taking every opportunity to further pad their own pockets.
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Columbia’s Student Workers Fight for a Fair Contract
Student workers keep Columbia University running, yet many struggle to make ends meet in one of the most expensive cities in the country.
Biden Administration is Cracking Down on Corporate Recidivists
The Justice Department is ramping up efforts to fight corporate crime, which is particularly bad news for repeat offenders.
What’s That ‘Surtax’ Doing in Build Back Better?
Congress may soon be delivering America’s awesomely affluent an unpleasant tax-time surprise.
Temporary Relief for Millions of Essential Immigrant Workers Could Be a Reality — Fingers Crossed
Whatever the outcome of the budget fight, immigrant rights advocates will continue to pressure elected officials to make good on their campaign promises for a pathway to citizenship.
In the Latest Round of Budgetary Chess, Progressive Caucus Leader Jayapal Played a Shrewd Gambit
The Seattle Democrat has been willing to take the heat to secure a down payment on an agenda for economic equity and sustainability.
Our New Art ‘Appreciation,’ Billionaire-Style
Fine art has never been more financially lucrative — or less central to our culture.
We Can’t Trust the World Bank to Stand Up to Powerful Fossil Fuel Companies
While the divestment movement is working to hold fossil fuel companies accountable, the World Bank is protecting and financing them.
Inflation Is Complicated, but Making It Better Doesn’t Have to Be
The best thing we can do to offset the pain of inflation is to raise the standard of living for all of us.
Colombia and the Pandora Papers
The Panama and Pandora Papers exposed how influential public figures in Colombia have wielded their political influence to avoid paying taxes.
NYC Taxi Drivers Took on Predatory Lenders — And Won
This worker-driven organizing victory could pave the way for future debt relief.
Why Are Moderna’s Billionaires Airbrushing Scientists Out of the Vaccine Patent Picture?
Why else? They want more billions.