Can Our ‘Labs of Democracy’ Once Again Deliver?
In the near future, our states will have to determine whether we truly tax the rich.
Biden Presented a Bold Agenda. Can He Back It Up?
The president had much to celebrate in his State of the Union address. But to finish the job, he needs to take executive action.
A ‘Down’ Year for Our Deepest Pockets?
Billionaire fortunes have shriveled a bit over the past year. Billionaire power hasn’t.
From the Unsustainable Here to the Sustainable There
Economic growth is killing the planet. How do we engineer an alternative?
Inside Southwest’s Horrific Holidays
Blame the wealthy, not the weather.
Before COB on the First Workday of 2023, CEOs Will Make More Than the Average Annual Pay for All US Workers
Before happy hour, the typical CEO will have pocketed more than home health aides, firefighters, pre-K teachers, and other workers will make the whole year.
An Invulnerable Financial Fortress on the Sand
Qatar has our world’s attention, but nearby — and deeply unequal — Dubai might be charting our future
Inequality Kills. But We Can Stop the Killing.
So argues a gripping new book from an activist physician who’s helped divine the keys to long and healthy life.
Swifties, Welcome to the Anti-Monopoly Movement
Taylor Swift fans had their time wasted and pockets emptied by Ticketmaster. Now they’re calling to break up the company’s live events monopoly – and joining the movement to crack down on monopolies, period.
REPORT: Homecoming: The Greater Birmingham Community Speaks on Regional Cooperation and a More Inclusive Economy
Greater Birmingham, AL, has experienced a resurgence in economic growth and civic engagement. Yet the benefits of this prosperity are not widely shared.
Why Do Billionaires So Love Owning Newspapers?
You never know when an editorial can come in handy. Just ask Jeff Bezos.
Republican ‘Solutions’ Will Make Inflation Worse
If cutting corporate tax rates and making billionaires wealthier actually fixed inflation, it would have been fixed ages ago.
From the Wall Street Journal: A Deeply Flawed CEO Pay Analysis
The paper’s ‘corporate effectiveness’ lens mischaracterizes the views of management visionary Peter Drucker on pay equity and employee empowerment.
Florida Farmworkers Push for Fairness in the Fields
South Florida was known as a hotbed for modern day slavery. Now, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers is using their innovative model to bring dignity to the tomato fields.
Poverty, Inequality, and the Poor People’s Campaign — 50 Years Later
How the diminishing value of minimum wage and declining unions are contributing to a poverty rate that hasn’t budged since 1967.