Betsy Leondar-Wright

How the Rich Got Richer

As more and more pass-through business income goes to the super-rich, the income share of the top 1% doubles.

John Miller Aug 14, 2025

Jobs and Hints of Recession

Monthly Jobs Report from the National Jobs for All Network

Frank Stricker Aug 12, 2025

The stated rationale for jettisoning environmental protections is that they are inefficient and have “suffocated” the economy. But economic benefits must be weighed against costs, including impacts on human health.

James K. Boyce Aug 8, 2025

Betsy Leondar-Wright is the Communications Director at United for a Fair Economy and co-author of UFE's 2004 report, "The State of the Dream: Enduring Disparities in Black and White."

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Issue 253

Black Job Loss Déjà Vu

Think the typical job-loser in today's economy is a white computer programmer whose job has been outsourced to India? Think again.

Betsy Leondar-Wright May 1, 2004

How the Rich Got Richer

Jobs and Hints of Recession

Making America Poisoned Again

Black Job Loss Déjà Vu