Economy and Business
Having a Child Shouldn’t Cause Financial Catastrophe
In the wealthiest country on earth, welcoming a child should be a joy for families — not a financial trauma.
Is the Government Finally Abandoning Its ‘Flat Earth’ Cannabis Policy?
Now even top public health agencies agree: Cannabis shouldn’t be federally classified like heroin. Will the DEA listen?
Changing the Culture Around Paid Leave Starts at School
We need a federal paid leave program. We also need to abandon the idea, starting in school, that “perfect attendance” matters more than your health.
Airbnb Drives Up Housing Costs for All of Us. Let’s Regulate It.
Corporate landlords are buying up homes and converting them into short-term rentals, but some cities are fighting back.
We Need Public Transit Everywhere, Not Just Big Cities
For too long, policymakers have prioritized highways over transit, which has been bad for communities big and small. A new bill could change that.
It’s Not ‘Inflation’ — We’re Just Getting Ripped Off. Here’s Proof.
Corporate profits accounted for more than half of recent price increases. To stamp out inflation once and for all, we need to crack down on price gouging.
Lawmakers Must Fully Fund the WIC Program
Half of all babies — including mine — rely on this essential program. But unless Congress acts, millions could face food insecurity.
The Rich Own Nearly All Stocks. Here’s How We Level the Playing Field.
The bottom half of Americans now own just 1 percent of household stock market wealth. “Baby bonds” could change that.
The Child Tax Credit Changed My Life. Lawmakers Have a Chance to Bring it Back.
Poverty is a policy choice by lawmakers with warped priorities. Now they have a chance to choose better, if only modestly.
Biden’s New Transit Rule Is Good News for People and the Planet
The administration rolled out a new rule to make sure federal transit dollars are invested in sustainable projects that create local jobs and allow communities to be part of the solution.
