Economy and Business
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.
The Case for Free Public Transit
Cities across the U.S. have been embracing a bold new transit policy: zero fares. The results are promising.
MLK Would Have Been 95 This Year. Let’s Make His Dream a Reality.
King’s lifetime saw substantial economic progress for Black Americans, but in our century progress has slowed to a crawl. Here’s how we get it back on track.
As We Look to 2024, Here’s What Hope Looks Like
When it felt like the world was falling apart, these movements brought people together to make what seemed impossible, possible.
Celebrating the Resilience of Low-Income Women
I’ve spent the last few years working with poor people advocating for change. Seeing their resilience firsthand, I feel hopeful.
Like it or Not, Billionaires Are on Your Gift List This Holiday Season
In this season of giving, tax laws designed to support charities may actually protect billionaire wealth — at our expense.
The High Cost of Low Holiday Prices
Give a gift to the starving workers who made your favorite holiday sweater — tell their employers to pay up.
The Importance of Home
For generations, poor people have relied on each other to keep a roof over their heads. But in the world’s wealthiest country, we need more.
