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Economy & Labor
Trump Touts Stock Market Gains That Benefit the Wealthy as Americans Suffer
Trump is following in a U.S. political tradition that falsely equates what’s good for the rich with what’s good for all.
Even With a New Union, California’s Child Care Providers Struggle Amid Pandemic
The pandemic has intensified the inequities ingrained in a publicly funded but privately run child care infrastructure.
Half of the US Population Lacks Adequate Protections Against Evictions
Most states no longer have eviction moratoriums. In Mississippi, the majority of renting households now risk eviction.
Black Workers Face Higher Joblessness, But Are Less Likely to Get Unemployment
Making part-time and gig workers eligible for unemployment benefits hasn’t solved a huge racial disparity.
Progressive Group Projects Photos of Jobless Workers Onto Hotel Near RNC
Earlier this month, congressional leaders and the Trump White House allowed a key lifeline to lapse as hunger surged.
Corporate Landlords Get Big Tax Breaks. They Should Pay Our Rent During COVID.
The real estate industry, led by some of the richest people in the world, can't be allowed to further exploit renters.
If Trump Had Followed Vietnam’s Lead on COVID, US Would Have Fewer Than 100 Dead
The U.S. has much to learn from Vietnam, which has recorded just 22 COVID-related deaths, says economist Robert Pollin.
Trump Boasts About Economy But New Unemployment Claims Surpassed a Million
Long-term unemployment could become a serious problem as the pandemic-induced recession drags on.
Children Will Bear the Brunt of a Looming Eviction Crisis
Eviction numbers in many big cities are staggering, and school districts struggle to serve kids constantly on the move.
The AFT Has Endorsed the Green New Deal. What’s Stopping the AFL-CIO?
Union leaders are divided on whether to take up climate change amid the pandemic and upcoming election in November.