Economy and Business
Census Data Proves Anti-Poverty Measures Work
But to truly end poverty, we must do more — and if poor people and their allies come together, we can.
Can’t Beat the Heat? Blame Inequality
Why poor neighborhoods are often hotter than rich neighborhoods — and what to do about it.
Workers Used to Watch the Clock. Now the Clock Watches You.
“Digital productivity monitoring” surveillance software is demoralizing workers and creating toxic workplaces.
Close the Medicaid Coverage Gap
Over 2 million Americans like me are stuck without health care because 12 GOP-ruled states keep refusing to expand Medicaid.
Remembering Barbara Ehrenreich, Who Exposed the ‘Cult of Positive Thinking’
The late Nickel and Dimed author laid bare the “positive thinking” industry that put a smiley face on inequality.
What Do Truckers and Librarians Have In Common?
Both used to be good jobs, but attacks by ideologues and greedy corporate bosses have pulled the rug out.
Opportunity Shouldn’t Be About Luck
Cities and states are experimenting with “baby bonds” to narrow America’s yawning opportunity divide.
Want More Teachers? Start Valuing Education
Too many lawmakers are happy to dole out subsidies for the rich and corporations while resisting pay increases for educators.
Biden’s Student Debt Relief Is a Big Deal
I borrowed modestly, worked on campus, and still had to skip meals to make loan payments — and I was one of the lucky ones.
Billion Dollar Franchises Are Paying Workers Chicken Feed
One Chick-fil-A store tried paying drive-through workers in chicken sandwiches. It didn’t go over well.