Corporations That Pay Their Executives More Than Uncle Sam
Tesla, Ford, Netflix, and T-Mobile are among scores of profitable U.S. firms that pay their top executives more than they pay in federal taxes.
Policy
Life Happens. That’s Why We Need a Safety Net.
I went from casting movie stars to experiencing homelessness. Now I’m organizing my neighbors for a living wage and a better safety net.
Billionaires Can’t Save American Journalism
The start of 2024 has been catastrophic for news outlets all over the country, even the ones owned by billionaires. What could an alternative look like?
Having a Child Shouldn’t Cause Financial Catastrophe
In the wealthiest country on earth, welcoming a child should be a joy for families — not a financial trauma.
Progressive Dreams for Public Transit
Car-centric infrastructure drives inequality. As voters and advocates, we have the power to shape transit’s future for the better.
Free Tax Filing: A Crucial Step Toward Unrigging Our Economy
Profit-driven tax preparation corporations like TurboTax are trying to undercut a new tool for filing taxes online that the IRS is launching in 12 states this spring.
Half of Babies — Including Mine — Rely on WIC. But Unless Congress Acts, Millions Could Face Food Insecurity.
Billionaire wealth is skyrocketing, but Congressional leaders are refusing to fully fund this essential assistance program for the needy.
Will Corporate Lobbyists Steamroll Stock Buyback Regulations?
The SEC should stand up to the Chamber of Commerce and keep fighting for rules to expose CEOs who manipulate buybacks to pad their own pockets.
It’s Not ‘Inflation’ — We’re Just Getting Ripped Off. Here’s Proof.
Corporate profits accounted for more than half of recent price increases. To stamp out inflation once and for all, we need to crack down on price gouging.