Economy and Business
Each Cup of Coffee You Drink Celebrates Arab American History
Yemeni coffee houses are sprouting up around the U.S., preserving a culture threatened by war — and enriching our own.
Immigrants Are Our Neighbors. Isn’t That Enough?
There’s reams of data showing the benefits of immigration. But at the end of the day, compassion doesn’t have to be complicated.
Trump and Musk Are Trying to Kill Social Security
While Trump pretends he wants to save Social Security, Elon Musk is strangling the program with bureaucratic red tape.
With Congress Preparing a “Fiscal Tsunami,” States Can Choose Differently
GOP lawmakers want to slash taxes on the rich and services for the rest. But several states are showing there’s another path.
If You Think Eggs Are Expensive, Wait Till You See Trump’s Pentagon Budget
Breaking down your tax bill in terms of egg prices.
Still Need to File Taxes? Try IRS Direct File!
In a time of rising costs, Americans in 25 states can now file their taxes for free. To protect and expand this program, more of us need to use it.
Trump’s War on Federal Workers Is a Threat to Black Families
Federal employment has been key to creating a Black middle class. That progress is now under threat — along with services all Americans rely on.
Congress Is Taking from the Poor to Give to the Rich
I know how it feels to be hungry and homeless. And if the GOP budget passes as written, so will millions more.
Tariffs Can Be Useful — But Not How Trump Is Using Them
When done right, protectionism can benefit workers and the environment. That’s not what’s happening here.
Reform the USDA
Today’s USDA has become a bottomless feeding trough for agribusiness giants and other financial powers that fleece taxpayers — and Donald Trump and Elon Musk aren’t helping.
