Economy and Business
The Iran War Is a Disaster for Young People
For Generation Z, the war in Iran is clouding the future we already worried would be bad.
Our Tax Dollars Should Be Funding Our Communities, Not Trump’s War
For what the Pentagon wants for this war, we could easily restore SNAP and Medicaid benefits to struggling Americans.
We Went on Rent Strike and Won
My fellow tenants and I were able to win rent relief and repairs in our building. Maybe you can, too.
AI and Big Tech Are Flooding Middle America with Bribes
Data center hucksters are trying to buy state lawmakers in bulk because the public doesn’t buy what they’re selling.
People Look Out for Each Other. It’s the Government That’s Letting Us Down.
Even the most dedicated volunteers can’t fill the enormous hole left by federal cuts to the safety net.
Rural Residents Face the Biggest Risks from Postal Delays
If the post office stops postmarking your mail the day you drop it off, that can lead to late fees, unpaid bills, and even uncounted ballots.
Rural America Needs to Band Together Against Corporate Greed
New schemes for fully robotic farming could push the last remaining farmers — and their communities — to fold.
Federal Safety Net Cuts Are Hurting States. A ‘Bad Business Fee’ Could Help.
By taxing companies that pay poverty wages, state and local governments can help cover federal cuts to the safety net programs low-wage workers rely on.
What Critics Still Get Wrong About Marijuana Legalization
Cannabis re-legalization is a work in progress. But it’s here to stay — and by and large, we’re mostly getting it right.
Stealing Students’ Dreams to Give Billionaires Tax Breaks
I’m a first-generation college student. I’m worried other young people won’t get the financial aid that made my education possible.
