Economy and Business
Drug Prices Should Be Controlled
Pharmaceutical companies shouldn’t get to gouge American taxpayers for drugs we paid to develop.
Poor and Low-Income Voters Are a Sleeping Giant
Politicians pay next to no attention to the concerns of low-income Americans. Advocates want to change that — and maybe the next election, too.
Love the Music, Taylor Swift. But Please Park That Private Jet.
The young Swifties I used to shuttle around are now climate advocates. And when it comes to carbon pollution, they need you to sing a new song.
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.
