Economy / Business - OtherWords

Still Can’t Afford an EV? Here’s Why

EVs can quickly reduce our carbon footprint. But the tax credits are too complicated — and trade warriors are blocking cheaper Chinese models.

Too many communities are responding to rising homelessness by criminalizing the unhoused. It’s more humane and effective to house people.

Extreme wealth inequality leads to extreme political inequality. Progressive taxation would be better for our economy and democracy alike.

A dollar by dollar look at how our taxes enrich military contractors — at the expense of things that actually make us secure.

The data is clear: more immigration means less crime, better pay, and a stronger country for native-born and immigrant Americans alike.

The good news? The Biden administration is cracking down on abusive overdraft charges and late fees.

A monthly tax credit that capped housing costs at 30 percent of income could keep millions of Americans — including me — in our homes.

In the last decade or so, 24 states have legalized cannabis for adult use. There’s a reason none have turned back.

If you’ve taken an Uber recently, you’ve probably noticed it costs a lot more than before. Here’s why.

Tesla, Ford, Netflix, and T-Mobile are among scores of profitable U.S. firms that pay their top executives more than they pay in federal taxes.