‘We Are Not Taxing the Very Wealthy Enough’: Runaway Inequality About to Get Worse
The United States' astronomical levels of economic inequality are poised to become further entrenched in the coming years.
Research & Commentary
From academics to activists, thoughtful people worldwide are focusing their attention on economic inequality as never before.
Lights, Camera, Action: Why the Hollywood Writers Strike Matters
If you work for a living in this increasingly unfair economy — or just watch TV — you have a stake in the Hollywood writers strike.
Minnesota Lawmakers Approve Nine Major Worker-Friendly Changes
A sweeping labor bill passed this week in Minnesota could be the most significant worker protection bill in state history.
A Walmart Worker’s View on the Retirement Divide
My top boss has $169 million in his retirement account. I'm 67 and can't afford to retire. That's not right.
Why We Should Abolish the Super Rich
The rationales for accepting vast inequalities of income and wealth simply do not hold up.
There Is an All-Out Safety Crisis in App-Based Work. And Workers Know How To Fix It.
As industry-leader Uber celebrates record revenue, app workers are demanding their just due.
Don’t Shred the Safety Net — Expand It
Conservative lawmakers are threatening to slash the programs that helped my family escape poverty. We should be doing the opposite.
Breaking Down Your Tax Bill
Our tax dollars should make life better — not go to waste on bloated military contracts and Pentagon boondoggles. Here’s what the numbers show.
Private Equity Can Kill: Fight Wall Street’s Deadly Power in Nursing Homes
Private equity, an ownership structure that puts distant financiers in charge of how a business is run, has been shown to result in worse health outcomes for patients, at greater cost.
Our Ambulances Should Be Free
And the affluent should pay their fair tax share to help make that access a reality for everyone.