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Economy
It’s Time to Bust the Myth That Endless Economic Growth Is Good for Us
The constraints of capitalism are preventing us from achieving real human fulfillment and progress.
Business Lobby Created “Labor Shortage” Myth That GOP Used to Slash Benefits
Republican governors weaponized a weak jobs report to cut unemployment aid, the result of a year-long strategy.
Progressives Urge Biden to Move Forward on Infrastructure Without GOP
Polls show broad support for Biden’s plans, including investments in “human infrastructure” that Republicans oppose.
COVID Has Catalyzed a Wave of Tenant Organizing That Was Long Overdue
A growing tenants’ rights movement in the U.S. encourages tenants to form unions to collectively bargain with landlords.
California Trial of Universal Basic Income Inspires More Cities to Follow Suit
More and more municipalities are showing interest in reimagining how to ensure economic stability for their residents.
The Economic Recovery Is Mostly Benefiting White Families
Black and Latino workers were more likely to lose their jobs during the pandemic -- and less likely to qualify for aid.
Senate Votes to Repeal Trump Rule Helping Predatory Lenders Trap People in Debt
Flimsy payday lender regulations have cost consumers over $11 billion in fees since 2019.
With Tax Dodgers Costing Us $7 Trillion, Ro Khanna Says “Audit the Ultra-Rich”
The richest 1 percent of U.S. households account for roughly 36 percent of all unpaid federal income tax.
Tax Dodgers Owe US Over $7 Trillion, Says Janet Yellen
Tax dodging by the top 1 percent of earners could be responsible for nearly $5 trillion of lost tax revenue.
Mutual Aid Efforts Are Working to Fill the Gaps of Biden’s COVID Response
Many of these grassroots responses are taking place in communities that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.