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

King’s Dream Included Economic Equality, Too

The late leader didn’t just criticize racial segregation. He called for an end to economic injustice.

White Amnesia and the Racial Wealth Divide

Chuck Collins speaks with Richard Rothstein about The Color of Law, his new book on the government’s role in segregating the United States.

How to Track CEO-Worker Pay Ratios

The retail industry lobby doesn’t want transparency on pay gaps. Fortunately, it’s now easier to find out for yourself whether companies are sharing the wealth.

Cable TV Ignores Inequality. Here’s How to Get Around It.

More than 1.7 million viewers tuned in to Bernie Sanders’ inequality town hall streamed on Facebook Live, with tens of thousands more watching it later.

Women and the Racial Wealth Divide

Tackling the gender gap must go hand-in-hand with taking on racial economic inequality.

Tipped Workers Win with Spending Bill

The victory belongs to the workers, organizers, and advocates who maintained fierce backlash to the proposal.

DC Joins Seven States with Campaigns to Close Carried Interest Loophole

President Trump’s failure to fulfill a campaign promise to axe the controversial tax benefit for hedge fund and private equity fund managers has sparked action at the state level.

Billionaires Won’t Save the World — Just Look at Elon Musk

The “playboy genius” is essentially squandering taxpayer money on pet projects like Mars trips and flamethrowers.

West Virginia’s Teachers Score a Win

The teacher’s strike holds a lesson for other states: slashing taxes is no excuse for underfunding education.

A Media Mogul’s Noble Challenge to Moguldom

The newspaper publishing giant E.W. Scripps would be deeply distressed to see what has become of his namesake company – and beloved country.

8 Trailblazing Women Leading the Fight Against Inequality

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting eight fearless women leading some of today’s biggest and most impactful social movements.

How to Reduce Poverty and Inequality Through State Government Taxes

As the new federal tax law slashes IRS bills for corporations and the wealthy, the momentum is growing for progressive state-level taxes that could recoup some of these resources.

Building a Labor Movement for the 21st Century

In preparation of the landmark Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court case, workers across the U.S. rally to show their collective power and demand an end to the rigged economy.

Why We Need to Talk More About Economic Vulnerability

New OECD data reveals nearly 40 percent of people living across 28 of the world’s developed countries are “economically vulnerable.”

The Big Pharma Family that Brought Us the Opioid Crisis

Who will bring to justice the billionaires who have profited so royally from addiction?

A New Landmark in CEO-Worker Pay Ratio Disclosure

Honeywell has just revealed a 333:1 gap between the compensation of the 143,000-employee firm’s top executive and most typical workers.

Taxing Wealth to Make Public College Free Again

California’s ballot initiative aims to make college tuition-free by reinstating the estate tax.

Romance in an Age of Grand Fortunes

New research suggests large incomes can doom relationships right from the start.

Iran’s Protests Take Place Against a Backdrop of Inequality

Regardless of the future of the demonstrations, the government must deal with long-standing economic tension.

Maintaining Momentum Against the Tax Bill

Protesters around the country are putting pressure on Congress amid the rush to pass Trump tax cuts.