Toys ‘R’ Us Workers Take on Private Equity Vultures
The toy store's former employees are using public shaming and pension plans to demand severance and fight Wall Street greed.
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The Poor People’s Campaign Goes to Congress
Some politicians are finding ways to lift up the voices of Americans struggling with poverty and inequality without grabbing the limelight for themselves.
The Post Office as an Alternative to Shady Private Banks
A Senate bill would fill a void in many rural and low-income communities by reintroducing low-cost lending at neighborhood post offices.
DC Joins Seven States with Campaigns to Close Carried Interest Loophole
President Trump’s failure to fulfill a campaign promise to axe the controversial tax benefit for hedge fund and private equity fund managers has sparked action at the state level.