Taxpayers are Subsidizing Soaring CEO Pay at Pentagon Contractors
If Congress doesn't crack down on military contractor pay, the White House should.
Blogging Our Great Divide
New developments on the inequality front? Our Institute for Policy Studies Inequality.org editorial team tracks them here.
The Millionaires Surtax in House Tax Committee Proposal
Moderates and progressives converge on Capitol Hill to support a targeted tax on multi-millionaires.
Why Do Europeans Live Longer Than Americans?
Over a generation ago, in a more equal United States, no one had to ask that question.
Unemployment Insurance Isn’t Holding Back the Economy. Inequality Is.
Ending enhanced unemployment benefits didn’t get people back to work. It just made them poorer.
House Tax Proposal Falls Short of Making Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share
The Ways and Means Committee plan would make a down payment on much-needed public investments but doesn't go far enough to address wealth inequality.
Look! Up in the Sky! Another Colossal Waste of Our Society’s Talents and Skills!
Our richest can now fly halfway round the world with their circadian rhythms totally intact.
Four CEO Pay-Related Taxes in Play on Capitol Hill
Revenue options that would also curb runaway executive pay have strong appeal across the political spectrum.
Who’s Raking Off All Your Awful Office Meetings?
Getting a grip on Corporate America’s structural greed.
The Labor Day Dreams of Black Workers
Leading Black labor organizers and policy advocates share their visions for advancing racial equity in the Covid recovery — and beyond.
10 Charts on the State of U.S. Workers on the 2nd Pandemic Labor Day
While workers are continuing to struggle under Covid, corporate lobbyists are converging on Capitol Hill to block proposed pro-labor reforms.