For Military Contractors, Tax Day Is Pay Day
Lockheed Martin's CEO took home $20 million while enlisted soldiers got just $20,000. Why? Because corporations have hijacked the military.
Research & Commentary
From academics to activists, thoughtful people worldwide are focusing their attention on economic inequality as never before.
So Who Really Got a Tax Cut This Year?
If Tax Day has you thinking the tax system is unfair, you're not alone.
For Ayn Rand Acolyte, Taxes Are a Form of Violence
As economic divides fan the flames of Brexit and Trumpism, a free market fundamentalist clings to the view that inequality is merely part of the natural order.
When Cities Shut the Water Off
When cities are bankrupted, punishing poor people becomes the new normal.
As Brexit Threatens to Widen Northern Ireland’s Divides, Activists Offer Hope for a More Equal Future
Campaigns challenging the country’s environmentally destructive, low-wage economic model are gaining ground, despite political insecurity.
Machinist Daniel Wasik on Respect for the Working Class
Working people deserve a better standard of living for completing what society demands.
A Handout for Uber and Lyft Is No Replacement for Public Transit
Transportation network services have resisted regulations on workers’ rights, traffic safety, and the environment. The public shouldn’t subsidize them.
The Green New Deal: A Strategy for a More Equal United States
A Labor Network for Sustainability activist lays out how mobilizing to protect our planet could help us build an economy that works for all working people.
Marie Antoinette Stages a Comeback on Capitol Hill
In this exclusive interview, the 18th century queen shares her views on the popular revival of her ‘let them eat cake’ attitude among top Trump administration officials.
Where to Look for Hope in Brazil
A new generation of politicians and movements are challenging inequalities and standing up for human rights under Jair Bolsonaro's presidency.