We’ll All Need Home Care Someday
And many of us, like my son, need home care today. Our leaders should close the Medicaid coverage gap and bolster funds for home and community-based services. What will it take for Congress to act?
Policy
The Federal Reserve Has Had a Diversity Crisis Long Enough
Federal Reserve leaders should be representative of the country’s population. If they don't understand us, they can't represent us.
Low-Wage Employers Spent Billions Inflating CEO Pay Through Stock Buybacks
President Biden has the power to crack down on executive excess by imposing new CEO pay and buyback restrictions on federal contractors.
200 Members of Congress Voted Against Baby Formula. That’s An Outrage.
Politicians who cry that they’re “pro-life” are voting against feeding babies. Others look away while monopolies undercut food safety.
Whither the Wealth Squad?
As U.S. billionaires got richer and their wealth defense tactics proliferated, audit rates sharply declined. Funding the IRS' wealth squad would help ensure the nation's richest pay their fair share of taxes.
In the Shadow of Davos, Central Bankers Go Rogue — and Rational
The case for taxing the rich gets an unexpected boost.
An Equal Pay Victory for Our Winningest National Team
The landmark collective bargaining agreement for the United States Women’s National Team creates a blueprint for equity across global sports organizations.
Nurses are Standing Up to Profiteers and Demanding Universal Healthcare
The first-ever Senate hearing on Medicare for All examined how our profit-driven healthcare system endangers patients and betrays nurses.
Why We Need a Black Worker Bill of Rights
“From warehouses to board rooms, from the Deep South to Silicon Valley, we face discrimination in hiring, promotions, treatment, and pay.”