Why ‘Janus’ Figures to Juice Income Inequality in America
Any court ruling that limits how effectively unions can bargain on behalf of workers, even mainstream economists now recognize, concentrates wealth at our economic summit.
Blogging Our Great Divide
New developments on the inequality front? Our Institute for Policy Studies Inequality.org editorial team tracks them here.
Unions Have Survived Tough Times Before
My ancestor’s 19th century story is a reminder of how labor unions have bounced back from even bigger hits than the recent Supreme Court ruling.
We Subsidize the Wrong Kind of Agriculture
We should be supporting the small farmers who sell at farmers markets, not the corporate giants that hurt our health and environment.
Celebrating the End of Slavery — With One Big Asterisk
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in America. But with over 2 million of us behind bars, has it really ended — or just transformed?
New York, New York, What a Less than Wonderful Town
Any city — any society — that lets the rich keep as much as they can grab is asking for big-time trouble.
The Poor People’s Campaign Goes to Congress
Some politicians are finding ways to lift up the voices of Americans struggling with poverty and inequality without grabbing the limelight for themselves.
Inside the Heated Battle Over D.C.’s Subminimum Tipped Wage
Misinformation abounds as the restaurant industry pours its resources into defeating Initiative 77.
The Wall Street Con Now Shredding Our Economic Future
Why bother building world-class enterprises, U.S. CEOs have concluded, when you can artificially pump up your share price — and your personal fortune — with stock buybacks?
Inequality Takes Center Stage in Colombian Presidential Election
The popularity of Gustavo Petro’s platform proves it’s time for progressive politics in Colombia.
Just How Rich are the Ultra Rich?
Some rich people fly first class to fancy hotels. Others fly private jets to private islands.