In Stark Contrast to the Past, the Democratic Platform Addresses Issues of Structural Inequality
Tax reform, Wall Street accountability, and the racial wealth divide are all acknowledged in this year’s agenda.
The Spanish Left’s Proposal to Combat Inequality
Despite disappointing election results, the Podemos Party’s commitment on inequality has already reshaped the Spanish political landscape.
Our Childhood Poverty Is a Global Embarrassment
A new UNICEF report shows the U.S. lagging behind countries like Turkey and Slovakia on efforts to reduce childhood inequality, even as it ranks No. 1 in wealth.
Across Racial Justice Issues, a Common Enemy
Democracy Spring demonstrated an opportunity for cross-issue collaboration: fighting big money in politics.
IPS Director Arrested During Capitol Hill Protest Against Money in Politics
Statement from IPS Director John Cavanagh
Off the Deep End: The Wall Street Bonus Pool and Low-Wage Workers
The financial industry’s 2015 bonuses were double the combined earnings of all Americans who work full-time at the federal minimum wage.
Wall Street Bonuses Double Full-time Minimum Wage Worker Earnings
Wall Street bonuses totaled $25 billion in 2015 —double the combined annual earnings of all American full-time minimum wage workers.
When Tipping Doesn’t Make the Difference
Women of color in the restaurant industry find themselves dependent on tips to make up for low wages, which is often not enough to survive on
Homecare Worker Rule Here to Stay
Last week, the Supreme Court paved the way for implementation of a new rule guaranteeing the rights of homecare workers.
Nuts to First Class
The growing class divide on airplanes feels a lot like America’s.
The Ongoing Exploitation of Home Care Workers
Greedy CEOs are pitting elderly Americans against the workers who care for them.
Taxpayers Subsidize Restaurant Pay
A new report reveals just how much the restaurant industry’s current low-wage model costs ordinary taxpayers.
McDonald’s Workers Aren’t Lovin’ It
McDonald’s is the latest mega-rich corporate employer to announce it will give workers a raise.
Keeping Up With the Waltons
In the wake of Walmart’s decision to raise workers’ wages, Dollar General announced it will offer better schedules.
3 Charts That Show Just How Much Wall Street Bonuses Swamp Low-Wage Worker Pay
We’re unfairly rewarding the people whose work we couldn’t do without, such as taking care of the elderly.