Economy and Business
The Real-World Costs of Eliminating Head Start
Families can’t afford to lose child care. Providers can’t afford to lose jobs. And the economy can’t afford to have less stability for children.
Trump 2.0 at 100 Days: An Onslaught Against Workers
Trump has gutted labor rights, slashed the federal workforce, and opposed a minimum wage hike. But resistance is brewing.
The Only Winners in This Trade War Will Be Trump and His Fellow Billionaires
Trump’s erratic tariffs aren’t a recipe for an industrial comeback. They’re a recipe for corruption.
The White House Spent Earth Day Lying About Climate Science
Reversing this administration’s assault on our shared Earth, and the people who live on it, starts with seeing through the fog of deception.
Starving the Poor to Feed the Rich
Why is food for children, families, people with disabilities, workers, and seniors on the chopping block? To fund tax breaks for the rich.
Each Cup of Coffee You Drink Celebrates Arab American History
Yemeni coffee houses are sprouting up around the U.S., preserving a culture threatened by war — and enriching our own.
Immigrants Are Our Neighbors. Isn’t That Enough?
There’s reams of data showing the benefits of immigration. But at the end of the day, compassion doesn’t have to be complicated.
Trump and Musk Are Trying to Kill Social Security
While Trump pretends he wants to save Social Security, Elon Musk is strangling the program with bureaucratic red tape.
With Congress Preparing a “Fiscal Tsunami,” States Can Choose Differently
GOP lawmakers want to slash taxes on the rich and services for the rest. But several states are showing there’s another path.
If You Think Eggs Are Expensive, Wait Till You See Trump’s Pentagon Budget
Breaking down your tax bill in terms of egg prices.