Economy and Business
The Inflation Rodeo
Seems like the GOP is cheering on the bull?
This Year, Voters Made an End Run Around Out of Touch Politicians
Citizen-led initiatives scored big wins in the midterms. But now this form of direct democracy is under attack.
Democracy Is on the Ballot
The right’s decades-old strategy to divide voters has taken a dangerous turn. What can bring us back together?
Tackling Inflation By Rewarding the Rich Is a Fool’s Errand
Trickle down economics has never worked, but the GOP is trying to force it on voters anyway.
The Depravity of Hedge Fund ‘Journalism’
Who slimmed down your local paper, diluted it with filler, and then doubled the price? Profiteers who don’t care about the news.
Back to School Blues Linger Without the Child Tax Credit
Months on, many parents are still reeling from back to school expenses — especially since the Child Tax Credit expired.
My Newspaper Died
More than half of all daily papers in America are in the grip of just 10 syndicates, most of which don’t care about journalism.
Republican ‘Solutions’ Will Make Inflation Worse
If cutting corporate tax rates and making billionaires wealthier actually fixed inflation, it would have been fixed ages ago.
CEOs Are Literally Bragging About Raising Prices
“A little bit of inflation is always good in our business,” said Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen.
Raise Corporate Taxes, Not Interest Rates
To protect working families, policymakers should directly address the problem of corporate price gouging.
