Inequality.org

Inequality.org

Inequality.org is the premiere portal for the public at large, journalists, teachers, students, academics, activists and any others seeking information and analysis on wealth and income inequality. Here, we collect the latest developments on inequality in the United States and keep readers abreast of relevant information concerning the widening wealth gap. We highlight stories from activists on the front lines of the fight for economic justice, and share information that can be used for ongoing campaigns.

Our content is created by our team of contributors, each with unique expertise and analysis that we combine to form a comprehensive picture of contemporary inequality.  Ultimately, our mission is to create and curate high-quality research and information, along with compelling stories, with the goal of ending economic inequality in the U.S. and abroad.

Latest Work

Prices, Plutocrats, and Corporate Concentration

The more industries monopolize, the wider the gap between our richest and everyone else.

Paul Ryan’s Legacy Only About the Wealthy

When he wasn’t masquerading as an advocate for poor people, he was slashing their social programs to give tax breaks to the rich.

Can an Unequal Earth Beat Climate Change?

Some 250 million years ago, life on Earth survived an existential climate crisis. But that Earth had a distinct advantage. No rich.

Inequality at the Center of Chicago Charter School Strikes

Teachers won the first charter school strike in the U.S. by demanding everything from pay raises to sanctuary schools for students.

If Democrats Fracture, This Will Be the Fault Line

Should we treat the super rich as a distraction or a clear and present danger? No question more deeply divides the opposition to The Donald.

GM, Jobs, and Corporate America’s Incentive to Exploit

Executive pay excess is driving decisions that are turning workers — and their communities — into sacrificial lambs.

The Carcinogens That Come in Pay Envelopes

Cancer-treatment executives are reaping fortunes off deeply misleading marketing strategies.

Accessible Housing Should Be Affordable, Too

Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act 28 years ago, but accessibility is still treated as a luxury rather than a necessity.

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.

Corporations Should Share the Wealth Before Buying Back Stock

Senator Sanders has introduced a bill that would ban Walmart and other big corporations from repurchasing their stock unless they narrow the gaps between CEO and worker pay.

Some Leveraging Inspiration from Old Archimedes

If that ancient Greek could move the world, we can certainly move Walmart.

What We Took Away From the 2018 Midterm Elections

Spending records, voter suppression, and high youth turnout mark the most expensive midterm elections of all time.

The House Has Gone Democratic. Can It Now Go Bold?

Vague rhetoric about ‘access to health care’ and ‘good jobs’ won’t challenge the plutocracy that keeps our lives brutal. These proposals could.

2018 Midterm Elections: A Ballot Initiative Breakdown

Voters in several states passed measures to protect and expand the rights of people across the country.

6 Women of Color Who Campaigned for Congress on Inequality and Won

Each is heading to Washington to advance a bold social and economic justice agenda, with a strong focus on reversing inequality.

Mouthy Moguls: Our Latest Disappearing Species

What do America’s billionaires feel about the burning issues of the day? They’d rather not say — in public.

Help Spread the Word: #BillionaireBonanza2018

Help us spread the word about our new report: Billionaire Bonanaza 2018

Busload of Activist Nuns Log 5,600 Miles for Tax Justice

The renowned ‘Nuns on the Bus’ are heading to Mar-A-Lago, the final stop in a cross-country campaign to undo the damage of the Republican tax reform.

Teachers Promise a Show of Power at the Polls

Educators and their allies hope to turn momentum from nationwide strikes into gains at the ballot box.

The Midterms and Inequality: What We’re Watching

From ballot initiatives to anti-inequality candidates, the 2018 election offers plenty of opportunities to chip away at our economic divide.