Economy and Business
Biden Was Right About Oligarchy
Look no further than Trump’s second inauguration and its tech billionaire guests.
Fossil Fuel Billionaires Are Cashing in on Trump
Welcome to “oil-garchy”: fossil fuel billionaires are being rewarded for investing in Trump’s campaign.
Anti-Immigrant Legislation Doesn’t Serve Anyone But Prison Contractors
The Laken Riley Act is an assault on due process, undermining all of our rights to make for-profit prison CEOs richer.
Five Popular Checks on Trump’s Agenda
As President Trump retakes office, here are some clear signs the public isn’t going to just roll over for his agenda.
Trump Plans a Supersized Tax Giveaway for Corporations and the Wealthy
Trump campaigned on lowering prices for Americans. Instead, his first priority is to cut taxes for billionaires — and then services for the rest of us.
Trump Is Stocking His Administration with Self-Dealing Billionaires
Instead of corporate powers having to lobby regulators to get special favors, corporate officials will become the regulators.
Kill the ‘Nonprofit Killer’ Bill
We shouldn’t muzzle real people in favor of corporations.
Bring Back Normalization With Cuba
President Trump’s decision to roll back our opening with Cuba was disastrous. As he takes office again, he should reconsider.
Nearly Half of Older Americans Can’t Afford Basic Needs
The next administration wants to slash the social safety net. That would be devastating for seniors like me.
Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs
Private insurers profit by denying help to sick people. When a CEO was murdered, Americans said just how they feel about that system.