Southern Autoworkers’ Union Drives Can Help Reverse Decades of Job Quality Decline
On the heels of a UAW victory in Tennessee, Mercedes-Benz workers are about to vote on unionization in Alabama.
Research & Commentary
From academics to activists, thoughtful people worldwide are focusing their attention on economic inequality as never before.
Looking for a Better Paying Job? Good News
The Biden administration is cracking down on “noncompete clauses,” which employers use to bar their workers from finding better opportunities.
Restaurant Workers Deserve a Livable Wage, Too
The federal minimum wage for tipped workers hasn’t gone up in over 30 years. Workers in several states are taking on the industry to change that.
Why Do My Groceries Cost So Much?
Giant corporations and billionaires want to keep their taxes low and the prices we pay high. We can’t let them win.
Our Tax History Holds the Key to a Fairer System
New research shows that average tax rates for big earners have dropped precipitously since the middle of last century.
Who Are the Actual ‘Sober Realists’ in the Inequality Debate?
Bold measures are pragmatic at a time when advanced economies are seeing income and wealth concentration levels near historic highs.
Leveling the Playing Field: How IRS Direct Free File Fights Back Against Corporate Greed
A new report exposes how for-profit tax preparation companies target Black and working-class communities.
Rents Are Unaffordable Nationwide. A Renter’s Tax Credit Would Help.
A monthly tax credit that capped housing costs at 30 percent of income could keep millions of Americans — including me — in our homes.
Cities Are Taking on Uber’s Bullying
New research shows that Uber and Lyft's favorite argument against raising driver pay — that it would make trips unaffordable — isn't borne out by data. Wall Street greed is a better explanation for why your most recent ride was so pricey.
Is ‘Neoliberal Feminist’ an Oxymoron?
More women are in positions of power than 50 years ago, but under a fairer system we would have made much more progress on gender equality.