Economy and Business
10 Ways the GOP Budget Will Make Life Worse for Americans
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” represents the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich since chattel slavery.
I’m a Veteran of Auto Boycotts. My Advice to Tesla? Dump Musk
During the Great Recession, I organized a Toyota boycott that accidentally paved the way for Musk’s rise. Musk probably won’t tell that story, so I will.
The “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Subsidize the Billionaire Private Jet Class
Trump’s budget bill will force ordinary taxpayers to pick up the tab for the private jet industry and billionaire high flyers.
Trump Is Opening the Door to Scams Targeting Military Families
The administration gutted the federal office that protects military families from abusive lenders, debt collectors, and other scams.
Trump’s Budget Will Devastate Health Care for Rural Families Like Mine
The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” will throw millions of Americans off Medicaid and put hundreds of rural hospitals at risk of closing.
Regulate AI — for the Sake of Our Jobs, Brains, and Planet
The more we learn about AI, the clearer it becomes that we need to regulate it.
Immigrants Are a Boon to Society
Even in purely economic terms, immigrants are a gift to the United States. That’s why we all need a more just immigration system.
Trump’s Cuts to Job Corps Will Hurt All of Us
As a social worker, I’m shocked and appalled at this cruel decision to deny struggling kids the opportunity of a lifetime.
Let’s Get Child Labor Off Our Dinner Plates
From agriculture to restaurants, more and more food in this country is produced by child labor. That’s putting whole communities at risk.
Trump’s Big Bill Is Filled With Hundreds of Billions in Waste
The president says he’s targeting “waste” by cutting health care for Americans. So why all the corporate giveaways?
