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Economy & Labor
Our Counterfeit Social Security Crisis
The nation’s safety net for seniors is in remarkably good shape.
States Are on the Front Lines of Fighting Inequality
Though states can make some progress, in the end, any substantial change in inequality will require federal action.
Why Aren’t Hedge Funds Required to Fight Money Laundering?
An ongoing effort to make big investment funds abide by the same rules that banks and brokerages follow has stalled.
New Koch-Funded Toolkit Has Strategies to Bankrupt Unions
The post-Janus toolkit gives guidance on attacking and dismantling a major funder of the Democratic Party.
Trump Administration Sets New Restrictions on Food for the Poor
If new rules go into effect, over 700,000 would lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Central American Migrants Helped Revive the US Labor Movement
These unionization stories show how Central American migrants have helped make the US a safer place for workers.
26 Billionaires Own as Much as World’s 3.8 Billion Poorest People
The wealth of the world's poorest fell by $500 million each day in 2018.
New York City Could Pave Way for More Paid Leave in US
The average work year in the United States is more than 25 percent longer than in many European countries.
It’s Time to Heed King’s Call for the Abolition of Poverty
The radical politics we need are already alive and well around us. We need to recognize and acknowledge them.
Pain From the Government Shutdown Spreads. This Time It’s Food Stamps.
Even in normal times, food assistance often doesn’t carry families through an entire month.