Economy and Business
It’s Possible to End Corporate Influence in Politics
There’s more money in politics than ever. But some state governments are finding ways to fight back.
Wages Haven’t Kept Up — And Working Families Are Paying the Price
Lawmakers have passed the buck on raising the minimum wage. Voters are taking matters into their own hands.
Trump’s Corruption Is Unprecedented
The president just created a slush fund to pay off supporters with our tax dollars — and barred the IRS from ever auditing himself or his businesses.
Don’t Expect Cheap Gas Anytime Soon
The Iran War has cost Americans nearly $50 billion at the pump. We should hold the leaders responsible for that pain accountable.
We’ve Survived Homelessness. Here’s What Helps People Escape.
Cities across the country are considering permanently affordable housing. That’s good — but we’ll keep more people off the streets if we also invest in supportive services.
I Fled the USSR. That’s Why I Support Taxing Billionaires.
Taxing extreme wealth in order to reduce the influence of a tiny, ultra-rich elite isn’t how democracies fall. It’s how they survive.
You Paid for Trump’s Tariffs. Corporations Get the Refund.
Trump’s tariff refunds are going to corporations — not the consumers who got stuck with the higher prices.
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Want Your Water
Tech CEOs have decided they’re entitled to exploit the scarce water resources of millions of Americans, especially in rural areas, for data centers.
Private Equity Is Taking Over Nursing Homes — And Seniors Are Paying the Price
When corporations take over public health care, quality decreases, and patients suffer. Medicaid cuts could lead to the same result.
Reclassifying Medical Marijuana Was Long Overdue, But It’s Not Enough
States should be able to regulate cannabis like alcohol.
