Economy and Business
White House Economists Are Obsessed with Socialism
A new White House report links the idea of Medicare for All with Mao. Really?
Trump Returns to an Old Formula: Lies and Hatred
The president is putting up a dirty fight to maintain the Republican majority in Congress.
Don’t Sacrifice Border Communities for Political Gain
Trump’s threats to shut down the southern border would hurt the interconnected communities along it.
We’re Killing Thousands of People to Enrich a Few Corporations
I’ve lived in Yemen. The lives of its people are worth more than any military contract.
More Americans Than Ever Want Marijuana Legalized. Lawmakers Should Listen.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans want cannabis to be legal — but marijuana arrests are going up, not down.
Any Senior Who Needs Home Care Should Get It
Caring for loved ones with dementia is hard enough. Families shouldn’t have to bear a financial crisis on top of that.
No One In The United States Should Be Poor, Period
Amazon’s wage hike is welcome news, but nobody’s well-being should depend on the whims of billionaire CEOs.
Virginians Show the Real Face of Poverty
Over 40 percent of Virginians struggle to get by — a problem made worse by voter suppression and military-first spending priorities.
It’s Your Post Office. Keep It.
Take it from a postal worker: If the U.S. sells its public mail service, consumers will lose big time.
Under Cover of Kavanaugh, Republicans Passed Huge Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
While Americans watched the Senate, House Republicans passed an extra $3 trillion tax cut for rich people and corporations.