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Inequality
To Address Increasing Inequality and Global Poverty, We Must Cancel Debt
Massive debt levels are creating a global crisis. “The slates must be wiped clean,” says scholar Eric Toussaint.
New Analysis Shows Just How Little Richest .001 Percent Pay in Taxes
Recent wealth gains of U.S. billionaires compared to IRS data show the true tax rate paid by the mega-rich.
Even With Light at the End of the Pandemic Tunnel, We Mustn’t Be Complacent
The hope of economic recovery can unravel very quickly if we give in to GOP pressure against a big infrastructure bill.
The GOP Only Cares About the Debt Ceiling When Spending Goes Toward the People
In the GOP mindset, busting through the debt ceiling is OK so long as the money flows to the wealthy through tax cuts.
Unregulated Cryptocurrency Bubble Could Send the Economy Into a Tailspin
Bank regulators are rushing to create cryptocurrency rules amid fears that a crypto crash could have wider effects.
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.
Sanders Rejects Top Dems’ Push for Big Tax Break for the Rich
Prominent Democrats from blue states are demanding full restoration of the tax break in Biden's infrastructure package.
Infants and Toddlers Aren’t Spared the Impacts of Social and Economic Inequality
Amid COVID, gaps have widened when it comes to regular pediatrician visits, maternal mental health and food insecurity.
Counties Most Vulnerable to COVID Have Been the Slowest to Vaccinate
Four months of data shows healthier -- often wealthier -- counties have been faster to vaccinate.
Capitalism and Racism Are Enemies of an Effective Vaccine Plan
COVID’s impacts have been felt the most by the economically marginalized who also have the least access to vaccines.