Economy and Business
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…”
How America’s Truckers Got Hijacked
Thanks to greedy corporate bosses, what was once a skilled, middle-class, union job is now a skilled poverty-wage job.
Price Controls Could Tame Inflation
Corporate monopolies are already controlling prices — to keep them high. It’s time to do something about it.
Democracy Needs You — Not Just at the Polls, But at Work Too
The Americans organizing their workplaces aren’t simply fighting for themselves. They’re storm troops fighting for democracy.
Crypto Is a Risky Bet for Black Americans
There are better ways to close the racial wealth gap while giving a leg up to Americans of every color.