Economy and Business
Who’s Afraid of Medicare for All?
Not ordinary Democrats or independents — just insurance companies, lobbyists, and old-line politicians.
A Holiday Comeback for Toys ‘R’ Us?
Retail workers are organizing to make sure private equity firms can’t make money by putting people out of work.
Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?
For me, it’s a gateway to pain relief. For others, its prohibition is a gateway to mass incarceration.
Trump Gave Yacht Owners an Anti-Poverty Tax Break
An opulent superyacht marina should obviously not qualify for government help. But money talks.
What Would It Cost to Buy the 2020 Election?
America’s wealthiest billionaires buy a national election at $100 a vote — and still make money.
CEOs Promise to Protect Us from… CEOs?
Nearly 200 CEOs signed a letter admitting businesses have behaved badly but offering zero promises to do better.
Waiting on the Wealthy
Low-wage jobs catering to the wealthiest Americans are now growing twice as fast as other jobs.
What Breast Cancer Taught Me About Health Care
Your ability to survive a health crisis shouldn’t depend on your employer, zip code, or skin color.
Time for a Billionaire Ban
The wealthiest Americans dominate our airwaves. Let’s hear from someone else for a change.
You’re Paying Big Oil to Pollute
Big oil companies are drilling public oil for free, thanks to a “temporary” loophole that’s stayed open for 25 years.