Portlandia Votes to Tax the Rich to Pay for Universal Pre-K
After making the case that universal preschool is even more important under the pandemic, advocates easily won the vote by a 64-36 margin.
Policy
San Franciscans Vote Overwhelmingly to Rein in Overpaid CEOs
A ballot measure to increase taxes on corporations with extreme gaps between CEO and median worker pay sailed through on a 65-35 margin.
Trump Sold Out Workers Like Me
The president came to Iowa bragging about his jobs record, but he didn’t lift a finger when my 150-year-old plant closed.
Four Pandemic Americas: Infinite Choices, Few Choices, Pseudo-Choice, and No Choices at All
In this election, vote for candidates who support strong care policies as the first step towards building an America that cares for us all equally.
An Immigrant Nation Defined By Racial Inequality
Immigrants to the U.S. face racist and classist barriers to the so-called "American Dream."
Out of the UK, a Bold Pay Prescription for a Post-Trump America
Two British think tanks are calling for a cap on the compensation that goes to corporate chiefs.
Ending Corporate Impunity Is at the Heart of a Sustainable Post-Pandemic Global Recovery
Upcoming negotiations for a UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights provide a critical opportunity for governments and business to demonstrate their commitment to responsible corporate conduct.
I Am Not a Mop Bucket for Wealthy Families
Domestic workers like me need Covid-19 relief, regardless of our immigration status.
The New Physics of Inequality: Compounding Advantage for the Rich and Accelerating Disadvantage for the Bottom 60 Percent
Researchers examine how inequality is becoming more durable and intractable.