Tag: inequality

Perhaps some economists can tell a story where rapid wage growth is driving inflation even as the wage share of income is falling, but I’m not that good an economist.

Dee reportedly knelt on the teen and punched him at least ten times as the teen screamed, “Why are you punching me?”

Due to Washington inaction, millions of essential workers continue to earn poverty wages, while the reckless bonus culture is alive and well on Wall Street.

America’s pre-existing condition when the pandemic hit is not a “normal” we should return to.

Republican America is poorer, more violent, and less healthy than Democratic America. But Republicans’ blame is misplaced.

Residents of Ironton, Louisiana are rallying for their share of recovery funds.

We wanted to see how discrimination shaped one city. Here’s how you can get answers about your own community.

It is time the an equitable paid leave policy meets the triple A standard: accessible, affordable, and adequate.

Two guaranteed income projects in New York City and Atlanta are showing how modest monthly cash payments to low-income women of color can make a huge difference in alleviating race and gender-based economic inequities.

Pandemic-related lockdowns have increased the risk of violence against women and girls. Many governments have made more resources for survivors available as part of their pandemic-relief efforts, but this assistance can do little to prevent future violence without programs to address its root causes.