Tag: inequality
“Debt shaming” has dampened democracy
As crucial steps to reduce income inequality, we need to reject “debt shaming” and insist on cancelation of student debt.
‘Stain on democracy’: Tax day study shows US billionaires now own...
"We reject the narrative that this country cannot afford to invest in a better world."
If wage growth is driving inflation, why is workers’ share of...
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.
Teen awarded $325K settlement after police brutality incident
Dee reportedly knelt on the teen and punched him at least ten times as the teen screamed, “Why are you punching me?”
Wall Street bonuses soar by 20%, nearly 5 times the increase...
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.
Two years in, we need to learn the lessons of this...
America’s pre-existing condition when the pandemic hit is not a “normal” we should return to.
Why conservative parts of the U.S. are so angry
Republican America is poorer, more violent, and less healthy than Democratic America. But Republicans’ blame is misplaced.
After Hurricane Ida, a historic Black community races to save its...
Residents of Ironton, Louisiana are rallying for their share of recovery funds.
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.