Economy and Business

Cancel Student Loan Debt. Bail Out Regular People.
Even writing off every penny of student debt would cost less than Trump’s tax giveaways for corporations and the rich.

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.

It’s Time to Stop Profiteering at the Pump
High gas prices, climate change, and the war in Ukraine share a common cause.

If You Watch TV or Use the Internet, You Want a Functional FCC
Right now, the agency is deadlocked — which is just peachy for the corporations it regulates. Here’s how to unblock it.

A Pandemic of the Poor
As we mark 1 million COVID-19 deaths, Americans in poorer counties have died at double the rate of wealthier counties.

A Lot of Graduates Aren’t Feeling Too Optimistic This Year
Politicians love telling young people they’ll shape the future. For that to happen, they need to protect our democracy today.

What’s Behind Inflation? Greedy Corporate Executives
Don’t take my word for it — they’ll tell you themselves.

With the Stroke of a Pen, Biden Could Set Millions of Americans Free
Tens of millions of us are weighed down by crushing student debt. Debt relief would be a game changer.

For Second-Generation Immigrants, the American Dream Can Be a Nightmare
As I take on the care — and debts — of my elderly immigrant parents, I wonder how I’ll ever achieve my own success.

Injustice Barrett
“Give me your Roe v. Wade, your wretched ACA…”