Economy and Business

Workers Need More Than a Wage Hike
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have far-reaching proposals to give workers something even more important than money: power.

Make America… More Like Canada
Canadians enjoy much better health care, much less inequality, and — a new study finds — higher incomes too.

Name and Shame Big Political Contributors
Donors don’t like it, but using this publicly available information is one of the best ways to fight corruption.

Just Who Got Trump’s Farm Bailouts?
Rich families cashed in on over half the bailout money set aside for farmers hurt by Trump’s trade policies.

Saving the Planet Means Fighting Bipartisan Corruption
Major donors to both parties are trying desperately to get more fossil fuels to market.

400 Years After Slavery’s Start, No More Band-Aids
It’s time to heal the deep wounds of racism — not only to ensure equity for African Americans, but for our entire economy.

Trump’s Re-election Strategy: Pit Us Against Each Other
I’ve seen firsthand how communities get hung out to dry when politicians scapegoat immigrants for the crimes of corporations.

Where’s the Beef in NAFTA 2.0?
Trump’s new trade deal would encourage multinational meat packers to abandon America’s family ranchers.

Red States Cut Worker Pay by $1.5 Billion
If you’re a minimum wage worker in a conservative state, your state lawmakers may have cut your paycheck by over $4,000.

The Green New Deal Must Be Global
For a planet-wide climate crisis, solutions must also span the planet.