Mayday! Mayday! Jobs, Health Care, and Trump’s Tantrum
We need to put an end to Trump’s war spending tax cuts for the wealthy and redirect those monies to public spending, especially social support programs.
The Economics of Trump's War with Iran
Just how much damage will the war and its aftermath inflict on the global economy?
Profiteering in Oil Futures Made Easy (to Understand)
Let’s look at exactly what happened on Monday morning and what makes it is so suspicious.
The Undertaxed Rich
Mitt Romney’s call to tax the rich like him renders the Wall Street Journal editors apoplectic.
Discredited, Discarded, and Demented: Donald Trump and His Tariffs
Instead of using the Supreme Court’s decision as an opportunity to liberate himself from his biggest policy blunder, Trump has doubled down on tariffs.
Even the Wall Street Journal Knows!
Inequality is getting so bad even conservatives have started to acknowledge it. But that doesn't mean they'll do anything serious to make it better.
Selling Lies: The Attack on Social Security
Political choices, not economic forces alone, have shaped the future prospects of the Social Security system.
Trump’s Bifurcated Economy
The labor market, economic growth, and the stock market part ways in today’s ever-more unequal economy.
Health Insurance for 20 Million is at Risk
If Congress fails to renew the ACA enhanced benefits, millions will be unable to access the health care they need.
The American Dream, We Hardly Knew You
Worsening inequality leaves young adults worse off than their parents.
