Some unasked questions might have helped prevent the last half-century’s massive concentration of income and wealth
On Our Climate-Challenged Planet, Only Some Deaths Really Matter
Wealthy victims make headlines — while the wealthy still living stall the moves that could protect us all.
Wealthy victims make headlines — while the wealthy still living stall the moves that could protect us all.
Are You Ready for Some (Private Equity) Football!
The greediest owners in pro sports are now welcoming in the greed kings of high finance.
The greediest owners in pro sports are now welcoming in the greed kings of high finance.
Hotel CEOs Prioritize Their Own Paychecks, Not Improvements for Their Companies or Workers
The three hotel chains hit with Labor Day strikes have all been spending more on stock buybacks than long-term investments or worker retirement security.
The three hotel chains hit with Labor Day strikes have all been spending more on stock buybacks than long-term investments or worker retirement security.
The Low-Wage Corporations That Blew Half a Trillion Dollars to Inflate CEO Pay
A new report reveals that nearly half of the 100 largest low-wage employers spent more on stock buybacks than on long-term capital investments over the past five years.
A new report reveals that nearly half of the 100 largest low-wage employers spent more on stock buybacks than on long-term capital investments over the past five years.
Exposing the Rideshare Industry’s Misleading Wage Claims
A discussion with an author of a new report laying out how Uber and Lyft’s preferred worker classification — codified in California's Prop 22 — depresses pay and deprives drivers of benefits.
A discussion with an author of a new report laying out how Uber and Lyft’s preferred worker classification — codified in California’s Prop 22 — depresses pay and deprives drivers of benefits.
A World Without Artworks That Auction off for $80 Million?
Wealth taxes could help us get there
Wealth taxes could help us get there
Tipping Is Racist and Harms Us All — It’s Past Time to Eliminate It
The federal tipped “subminimum wage” of $2.13 an hour leaves workers impoverished and exposed to workplace mistreatment.
The federal tipped “subminimum wage” of $2.13 an hour leaves workers impoverished and exposed to workplace mistreatment.
Today’s Young Mega-Millionaires, They Just Wanna Have Fun
Our Millennial and Gen Z wealthy are seeking thrills from their investments, not just high returns.
Our Millennial and Gen Z wealthy are seeking thrills from their investments, not just high returns.
Private Fortunes vs. Public Education
Could the rich people-friendly tax tide now be turning?
Could the rich people-friendly tax tide now be turning?
What Could Our Working Charities Do with $339 Billion? Let’s Find Out.
Simple changes to outdated laws would generate groundbreaking funding for working charities — along with hundreds of millions in tax revenue.
Simple changes to outdated laws would generate groundbreaking funding for working charities — along with hundreds of millions in tax revenue.
Why We Need a Four-Day Workweek
The outdated five-day workweek is failing today’s workers. Shortening the workweek reprioritizes the well-being of workers, addresses economic inequality, and aligns work with the needs of the modern era.
The outdated five-day workweek is failing today’s workers. Shortening the workweek reprioritizes the well-being of workers, addresses economic inequality, and aligns work with the needs of the modern era.
The Supreme Court Should Be Ashamed for Criminalizing Homelessness
Let me tell you: No one wakes up one morning and chooses to be homeless.
Let me tell you: No one wakes up one morning and chooses to be homeless.
The Coming Tax-The-Rich Rumble in Rio
The world’s top economic powers will decide this fall whether our wealthiest get to keep paying peanuts at tax time
The world’s top economic powers will decide this fall whether our wealthiest get to keep paying peanuts at tax time
The Secret to Dodging Taxes in America: Be Rich
From every angle, the richest among us continue to control our U.S. tax policy
From every angle, the richest among us continue to control our U.S. tax policy
Anti-Abortion Centers Deceive Patients Every Day. Here’s How We Can Fight Back.
Anti-abortion centers, or “crisis pregnancy centers,” deceive and threaten the health of patients. Education is one of the best ways to help patients avoid these dangerous clinics.
Anti-abortion centers, or “crisis pregnancy centers,” deceive and threaten the health of patients. Education is one of the best ways to help patients avoid these dangerous clinics.