Economy and Business
Biden Could Cancel Student Debt. Will He?
The federal government owns 92 percent of all student debt owed in this country. Canceling it could provide a huge stimulus.
Paying Politicians to Criminalize Protest
More communities are standing up to pipelines. The fossil fuel industry wants to make that a felony.
Make USDA ‘The People’s Department’ Again
For years, the Department of Agriculture has been run by Big Ag acolytes. Biden has a chance to change that.
We Need a Safety Net for Parents
The collapse of child care and traditional schooling is having a devastating effect on women in particular.
Don’t Trash the Affordable Care Act — Expand It
Not even a raging pandemic stopped Republicans from dragging yet another effort to throw millions off their health care to the Supreme Court.
Marijuana Was the Clear Winner on Election Night
In red and blue states alike, every legalization measure on the ballot this year won with big margins.
The Pandemic Has Been a Bonanza for the Rich
Billionaires are letting their money make money for them, while CEOs slash jobs and reward themselves with bonuses.
Injustice Barrett
“Give me your Roe v. Wade, your wretched ACA…”
Trump Sold Out Workers Like Me
The president came to Iowa bragging about his jobs record, but he didn’t lift a finger when my 150-year-old plant closed.
Biden’s Tax Plan Would Make America More Equal
High-end financial firms are warning their top 1 percent clients that their extraordinary tax privileges could soon end.
