Economy and Business
Immigration Makes Our Country Stronger. Cruelty Makes It Weak.
The data is clear: more immigration means less crime, better pay, and a stronger country for native-born and immigrant Americans alike.
Making Ends Meet Is Hard Enough Without a Penalty for Coming Up Short
The good news? The Biden administration is cracking down on abusive overdraft charges and late fees.
Rents Are Unaffordable Nationwide. A Renter’s Tax Credit Would Help.
A monthly tax credit that capped housing costs at 30 percent of income could keep millions of Americans — including me — in our homes.
State-Level Marijuana Legalization Has Been a Stunning Success
In the last decade or so, 24 states have legalized cannabis for adult use. There’s a reason none have turned back.
“Gaslighting and Greed”: How Uber Overcharges Riders and Underpays Drivers
If you’ve taken an Uber recently, you’ve probably noticed it costs a lot more than before. Here’s why.
More for Them, Less for Us
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.
We Need a ‘Marshall Plan’ for Public Media
Local news is too important for our democracy to live and die by ad dollars or fundraising. Public funding could help.
Voters Want More Transit Options. Politicians Should Listen.
With over 70 percent of voters saying the government should fund more public transit, it’s no surprise imaginary transit maps keep going viral.
Life Happens. That’s Why We Need a Safety Net.
I went from casting movie stars to experiencing homelessness. Now I’m organizing my neighbors for a living wage and a better safety net.
We Can Break The Cycle of Poverty, Mental Illness, and Prison
I spent 9 years in prison when what I really needed was mental health care. Now I organize poor and low-income people like me across to demand more from our system.
