Reopening the Economy Is a Death Sentence for Workers
The wealthy may be fine with sacrificing the vulnerable, but workers are fighting for the sanctity of human life.
The wealthy may be fine with sacrificing the vulnerable, but workers are fighting for the sanctity of human life.
To unlock billions in charitable resources during this crisis, Congress should double the mandated payout of private foundations and donor-advised funds.
When it comes to distributing financial support, the federal government should be propping up those who need it most.
While the U.S. has pumped trillions into a world-leading military, China has invested heavily in medical supplies, solar power, and many other industries.
This is a dress rehearsal for the climate crisis, and right now we’re failing.
Without rent and mortgage relief, millions of families and smaller landlords could lose their homes and businesses.
Don’t ban the immigrants we need for essential jobs — welcome them with open arms and full rights.
With the right policy actions now, we can exit this pandemic on a pathway to a more decent and equitable society.
As a percentage of wealth, billionaire taxes have fallen 79% since 1980.
As billionaires’ wealth continues to balloon, it’s time for them to pay their fair share.
Beyond performing essential labor, we are humans — and, in a pandemic, that should be enough to deserve help.
We need no-excuse absentee voting now — and that’s the bare minimum.
The president is trying to use the coronavirus crisis to kill the public postal service. We can’t let him.
Economic and political changes borne from the coronavirus must build the resiliency of the poor and working people most affected by the pandemic.
We could avoid a return to Great Depression-era unemployment rates if we follow European models and tie business assistance to preserving jobs.