Archive
Lawmakers Should Spend a Night in a Homeless Shelter
Maybe then they’d drop their opposition to even modest tax credits for low-income people like the ones I work with.
Why Do My Groceries Cost So Much?
Giant corporations want to keep their taxes low and the prices we pay high. We can’t let them win.
Still Can’t Afford an EV? Here’s Why
EVs can quickly reduce our carbon footprint. But the tax credits are too complicated — and trade warriors are blocking cheaper Chinese models.
Cartoon: The Speaker’s Slippery Balancing Act
The House Leader isn’t so much “leading” as “trying not to plummet.”
We Need Housing, Not Handcuffs
Too many communities are responding to rising homelessness by criminalizing the unhoused. It’s more humane and effective to house people.
Billionaires Are Bad for Democracy. Taxing Them Is Good for It.
Extreme wealth inequality leads to extreme political inequality. Progressive taxation would be better for our economy and democracy alike.
Last Year, You Spent More Than a Month’s Rent on Pentagon Contractors
A dollar by dollar look at how our taxes enrich military contractors — at the expense of things that actually make us secure.
Cartoon: You Know What Else Is Collapsing?
Our standing in the world.
Israel’s Attacks on Aid Workers Must End
As Gazans starve, Israel has killed over 200 relief workers. Rights groups warn that food is being weaponized.
Immigration Makes Our Country Stronger. Cruelty Makes It Weak.
The data is clear: more immigration means less crime, better pay, and a stronger country for native-born and immigrant Americans alike.
