Economy and Business
Public Transit Is In Crisis. Congress Can Fix It.
Public transit across the country is in trouble. Fixing that starts with investing in it, not defunding it.
The Country Trump Seems Dead Set on Imitating
The police state of my birth is a nightmare for workers and a paradise for the ultra-wealthy. Is it any wonder Trump’s been heaping praise on it?
Six Ways Trump’s Budget Will Hurt Rural America
Republicans in Congress are jamming through a sweeping bill to fund handouts to the rich — at the cost of jobs, health care, and food in rural America.
Immigration Can Help Save Social Security
By welcoming immigrants, we can uphold the promise of America — and help all Americans enjoy security in old age.
A $1,000 Taxi? That’s What Consumer Protections Are For
Millions of Americans are victims of scams — including me. That’s why we can’t let Trump destroy the agency that fights back.
Want Safer Cannabis? Take It Off the Streets and Put It Behind the Counter
By legalizing and regulating the licensed sale of cannabis products, lawmakers are providing consumers with safer experiences.
Biden Gave Millions of Overtime Workers a Raise. Will Trump Kill It?
Raises for four million workers ride on just one federal rule.
Should America’s Farm Bill Serve Need or Greed?
This year’s stripped down farm bill looks to heap subsidies on Big Ag while cutting food aid for working Americans.
Medical Bills Don’t Belong on Your Credit Report
Including medical debt on credit reports doesn’t help lenders assess risk — it simply punishes people for being sick, hospitalized, or denied insurance coverage.
America First? No, Corporations First.
Big corporations donated heavily to Trump’s inaugural fund. Just a few months later, federal cases against them are being dropped.
