Candidates with union backgrounds can help labor and the Democratic Party, a new report argues, but they are rarely recruited to run.
Cuts to the IRS Workforce Will Delay Refunds Families Desperately Need
Tax refunds are a critical lifeline for struggling families.
Tax refunds are a critical lifeline for struggling families.
Private Equity Killed My Thrift Store
A treasured 55-year-old secondhand store in the nation's capital has become the latest casualty of the rapacious private equity industry.
A treasured 55-year-old secondhand store in the nation’s capital has become the latest casualty of the rapacious private equity industry.
‘Unlike Anything I’ve Ever Lived Through Before’: Labor’s Role in Minnesota’s ICE Resistance
A conversation with Kieran Knutson, president of CWA Local 7250 in Minneapolis.
A conversation with Kieran Knutson, president of CWA Local 7250 in Minneapolis.
The 99% Don’t Need a Billionaires’ Forum. They Need Democratic Power.
Real solutions will come from the bottom up rather than through elite gatherings like the annual World Economic Forum in Davos.
Real solutions will come from the bottom up rather than through elite gatherings like the annual World Economic Forum in Davos.
America’s Wealthiest Are Getting Even Richer
The wealthiest 15 billionaires in America saw their wealth grow over 30 percent in 2025.
The wealthiest 15 billionaires in America saw their wealth grow over 30 percent in 2025.
Scams All the Way Down
In Little Bosses Everywhere, Bridget Read traces how the pyramid scheme transformed America.
In Little Bosses Everywhere, Bridget Read traces how the pyramid scheme transformed America.
Amid Federal Cuts, Momentum for Direct Cash Is Growing for Good Reason
In Washington state, we've seen the positive impacts of providing cash support.
In Washington state, we’ve seen the positive impacts of providing cash support.
Trillionaire Cometh, Democracy Goeth
With the arrival of our first trillionaire fast approaching, America’s democracy is hanging by a thread.
With the arrival of our first trillionaire fast approaching, America’s democracy is hanging by a thread.
Instacart’s AI Experiments Are Costing Americans
A hidden price adjustment scheme could cost families up to $1,200 a year.
A hidden price adjustment scheme could cost families up to $1,200 a year.
Tax the Rich or Burden Working Families? The Choice Is Clear.
As a teacher in Chicago, I've seen how prioritizing the wealthy leaves the rest of us wanting.
As a teacher in Chicago, I’ve seen how prioritizing the wealthy leaves the rest of us wanting.
Can Radio Save Lives and Reduce Poverty in War-Torn Congo?
This inexpensive technology remains an effective tool for ensuring equitable access to vital health and economic information.
This inexpensive technology remains an effective tool for ensuring equitable access to vital health and economic information.
Colorado’s New Tax on the Rich to Pay for Free School Lunch Is a Model for Other States
As Congress slashes the SNAP food assistance program, more states should raise new revenue to fill in the gap from those most able to pay more.
As Congress slashes the SNAP food assistance program, more states should raise new revenue to fill in the gap from those most able to pay more.
What It’s Like to Work for the Billionaire ‘Nickel King’
Labor activists are exposing deadly conditions for Indonesian workers who process battery nickel for Teslas and other electric cars.
Labor activists are exposing deadly conditions for Indonesian workers who process battery nickel for Teslas and other electric cars.
Be Outraged Already: Your True Income Tax Rate May Triple the Rate the Richest U.S. Billionaires Pay
Average Americans pay taxes on almost all the income they collect each year. America’s richest don’t.
Average Americans pay taxes on almost all the income they collect each year. America’s richest don’t.
Donald Trump, Union Buster
Trump's second term in office has been an all-out assault on organized labor.
Trump’s second term in office has been an all-out assault on organized labor.