The quarter-trillionaire has had plenty of help — from all of us U.S. taxpayers.
Millennials’ Wealth Is Finally Growing — But So Is Inequality
The relatively decent financial state of Millennials as a whole is buoyed by the few that are wildly wealthy while the majority struggle.
The relatively decent financial state of Millennials as a whole is buoyed by the few that are wildly wealthy while the majority struggle.
Who’s Really a ‘Populist’? Henry Wallace Set the Standard
True populism means confronting the forces that keep everyday folks down — hardship, inequality, and war.
True populism means confronting the forces that keep everyday folks down — hardship, inequality, and war.
Two Words That Haunt So Many Hurricane Victims: ‘Claim Denied’
Insurance industry execs should be fighting fossil-fuel powerhouses, not shortchanging policyholders.
Insurance industry execs should be fighting fossil-fuel powerhouses, not shortchanging policyholders.
There’s a Looming Care Crisis in Our Country. Our Safety Net Isn’t Ready.
Eventually, we’ll all need care or will be caregivers ourselves. Now’s the time to start investing in a stronger care infrastructure.
Eventually, we’ll all need care or will be caregivers ourselves. Now’s the time to start investing in a stronger care infrastructure.
Unexpected Tragedies Demand Paid Leave
Take it from me, families need more time and resources to be able to care for their loved ones. Policy change is required.
Take it from me, families need more time and resources to be able to care for their loved ones. Policy change is required.
Lawmakers Target Corporations Paying Executives More Than Uncle Sam
In the lead-up to the 2025 tax debate, corporations with fat CEO paychecks and thin IRS payments are in the spotlight.
In the lead-up to the 2025 tax debate, corporations with fat CEO paychecks and thin IRS payments are in the spotlight.
Inside the World of Fossil Fuel Philanthropy
Get to know the donors and taxpayer-subsidized charities that promote climate change disinformation and stall urgent action.
Get to know the donors and taxpayer-subsidized charities that promote climate change disinformation and stall urgent action.
To Secure Worker Rights, We Must Fix Our Democracy
Gerrymandering and the filibuster are holding back wage increases, the right to unionize, and other benefits for workers.
Gerrymandering and the filibuster are holding back wage increases, the right to unionize, and other benefits for workers.
The Only Real Shortcut to Long-Term Security: Greater Equality
But our richest remain convinced, amid ongoing climate catastrophe, that they can keep their own selves safe
But our richest remain convinced, amid ongoing climate catastrophe, that they can keep their own selves safe
A New Permanent Affordable Housing Proposal
Recently introduced legislation would help break corporate America’s grip on our housing stock.
Recently introduced legislation would help break corporate America’s grip on our housing stock.
801 U.S. Billionaires Hold a Combined $6.22 Trillion in Wealth
The number billionaires based in the United States has fallen slightly in recent months but their wealth keeps growing unabated.
The number billionaires based in the United States has fallen slightly in recent months but their wealth keeps growing unabated.
Could 2025 End up a Nightmare for Our Tax-Averse Rich?
The stars may well be aligning for a new tax code that frowns on grand fortune
The stars may well be aligning for a new tax code that frowns on grand fortune
The UN Summit of the Future Appears Stuck in the Past
A draft action plan would perpetuate an international investment regime that grants corporations excessive power to undermine public interest regulations.
A draft action plan would perpetuate an international investment regime that grants corporations excessive power to undermine public interest regulations.
Caring for a Child Shouldn’t Cause Financial Ruin
My family is still financially recovering from the birth of my daughter 14 years ago. It doesn't need to be this way.
My family is still financially recovering from the birth of my daughter 14 years ago. It doesn’t need to be this way.
Workers Need More Protection From Record-Breaking Heat
2,000 workers die from extreme heat every year. As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade, and other basic protections.
2,000 workers die from extreme heat every year. As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade, and other basic protections.