In addition to the 1.3 million homes, the Homes Act addresses key current needs for public housing.
Teacher Pay Rises—but Not Enough To Shrink Pay Gap
This relative pay penalty—which is adjusted for education, experience, and demographic characteristics—grew to a record 26.6% in 2023.
This relative pay penalty—which is adjusted for education, experience, and demographic characteristics—grew to a record 26.6% in 2023.
In the Battle Against Inflation, We Have Already Gone the Last Mile
Whether or not Eggertsson’s theoretical analysis is correct, it is beside the point in terms of the current economy.
Whether or not Eggertsson’s theoretical analysis is correct, it is beside the point in terms of the current economy.
There Was a Housing Bubble in Atlanta Prior to the Crash
The Atlanta example Erdmann uses in his piece is very helpful in making these points. Erdmann says there was no bubble in Atlanta’s house prices and therefore there was nothing to burst.
The Atlanta example Erdmann uses in his piece is very helpful in making these points. Erdmann says there was no bubble in Atlanta’s house prices and therefore there was nothing to burst.
The Best Black Economy in Generations – And Why It Isn’t Enough
The best Black economy in generations isn’t enough when on the horizon is near never-ending inequality and insecurity.
The best Black economy in generations isn’t enough when on the horizon is near never-ending inequality and insecurity.
Prices Are Still High, and Other Absurd Things Pushed by the Media
This is pretty much what we have in the continuing drumbeat of inflation stories where reporters acknowledge that inflation has fallen back to its pre-pandemic pace, but then tell us that “prices are still high.”
This is pretty much what we have in the continuing drumbeat of inflation stories where reporters acknowledge that inflation has fallen back to its pre-pandemic pace, but then tell us that “prices are still high.”
Why ‘No Taxes on Tips’ Won’t Help Most Workers
While this policy shift may have wide appeal—most people aren’t going to say no to a tax cut—it would not translate into real benefits for workers struggling to make ends meet.
While this policy shift may have wide appeal—most people aren’t going to say no to a tax cut—it would not translate into real benefits for workers struggling to make ends meet.
Why Is the “Pro-Family” GOP Blocking Legislation that Would Help Lift Many Kids Out of Poverty?
Republicans want to have it both ways, touting their pro-family agenda while blocking pro-family legislation.
Republicans want to have it both ways, touting their pro-family agenda while blocking pro-family legislation.
Manufacturing Jobs: Unions Made Them Good, Not the Factories
To be clear, this is not a comprehensive comparison of relative pay.
To be clear, this is not a comprehensive comparison of relative pay.
The $7.25 Federal Minimum Wage is Too Damn Low & Has Been So for Too Damn Long
The geographic distribution of the $7.25 minimum wage states matters–especially as they are concentrated in the Southern Region.
The geographic distribution of the $7.25 minimum wage states matters–especially as they are concentrated in the Southern Region.
Who is Saving Coastal Louisiana? The Workforce and Industry Behind Coastal Protection and Restoration
When we talk about auto workers, it is often a shorthand for automobile manufacturing employees.
When we talk about auto workers, it is often a shorthand for automobile manufacturing employees.
AI, Guaranteed Income, and the “Which Way Is Up?” Problem Afflicting Our Elites
Leading media outlets like The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker have about as much concern for intellectual consistency as TikTok videos.
Leading media outlets like The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker have about as much concern for intellectual consistency as TikTok videos.
Student Demands to Divest Shines Light on Underperforming University Endowment Portfolios
The analysis finds that often the university’s alliance with hedge fund managers is stronger than accountability to university constituencies.
The analysis finds that often the university’s alliance with hedge fund managers is stronger than accountability to university constituencies.
Many Asian American Renters Are Struggling to Pay for Housing
About 40 percent of Asian American households are renters. According to data from the Joint Center for Housing Studies, in 2022, 44 percent of Asian American renters spent more than 30 percent of their household income on housing costs.
About 40 percent of Asian American households are renters. According to data from the Joint Center for Housing Studies, in 2022, 44 percent of Asian American renters spent more than 30 percent of their household income on housing costs.
Productivity Growth and the Scary Stories About Rising Retiree to Worker Ratios
While the major media outlets love to push this line as a horror story, fans of arithmetic know it’s just ungodly silly.
While the major media outlets love to push this line as a horror story, fans of arithmetic know it’s just ungodly silly.
Student Debt Crisis Would Likely Worsen Under a Second Trump Administration
Last year, the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 released its Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise policy manual.
Last year, the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 released its Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise policy manual.