Gawain Kripke
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Student Debt Relief Is Good Politics — and Good Policy
Investing in student debt relief would have a democratizing effect for young people and median earners, while also boosting the economy.
Economic Inequality Has Gone Bananas
While duct-taped bananas are selling for over $100,000, the Trump administration is slashing SNAP benefits for 700,000 Americans.
5 Ways the Economy Is Stacked Against Millennials
Millennials suffer stagnant wages and high expenses in an economy not designed for them — but there’s hope.
Minimum Wage Reaches Lowest Value Since 1960’s
The federal minimum wage has not been raised in 10 years, the longest period without an increase since the program was implemented.
Debunking Myths About Wealth and Race
It’s not individual behavior that drives the racial wealth divide — it’s a system that many folks pretend doesn’t exist.
We Can Fix the Nation’s Racial Wealth Gap
The divide is much bigger than most people suppose. It’s also fixable.
10 Practical Steps to Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap
Gross inequalities were created by public policies, and can by fixed by them as well.
Patriotic Millionaires Have Simple Message: Tax the Rich
Activists, academics, and elected officials gathered in Washington to explain why and how we should raise taxes on the wealthy.
Ten Solutions to Bridge the Racial Wealth Divide
The deep and persistent racial wealth divide will not close without bold, structural reform.
How the Age of Billionaires Ends
Serious proposals are on the table to address the deepening divide between the uber-rich and the rest of us.
The Shutdown Made Inequality Worse
The new Congress needs to prioritize economic policies that empower low-wealth families.
Report: Dreams Deferred
How Enriching the 1% Widens the Racial Wealth Divide
No more half-measures — It’s time for ‘Medicare for All’
Every other industrialized country has already made the transition and seen both improved health outcomes and reduced costs.
It’s Too Easy for the Ultra-Rich to Pass Down Wealth. Here’s How to Fix That
Hint: simply increasing the progressive income tax on top earners isn’t enough.
Gilded Giving 2018: Top-Heavy Philanthropy and Its Risks to the Independent Sector
Growing inequity in charitable giving continues to hold risks not only for nonprofits but for the entire nation.
Report: Gilded Giving 2018
Top-Heavy Philanthropy and Its Risks to the Independent Sector
America’s Wealth Dynasties Are Getting Even Bigger
The three wealthiest U.S. families own a combined fortune of $348.7 billion. While some earned it, many simply inherited it, and that’s a problem.
How Aristocracies Are Born
Our country is on track to be run by the children of billionaires. Our ancestors recognized this and took action. We can too.
Report: Billionaire Bonanza 2018
Inherited Wealth Dynasties in the 21st Century United States
No One in the United States Should Be Poor, Period
Amazon’s wage hike is welcome news, but nobody’s well-being should depend on the whims of billionaire CEOs.