Katherine Sciacchitano - Dollars & Sense

Trump's Lump of Coal

The trade deficit is the world’s Christmas gift to the U.S.; Trump’s tariffs substitute a lump of coal.

Zoe Sherman Dec 25, 2025

If Congress fails to renew the ACA enhanced benefits, millions will be unable to access the health care they need.

John Miller Dec 11, 2025

Worsening inequality leaves young adults worse off than their parents.

John Miller Dec 8, 2025

Katherine Sciacchitano is a former labor lawyer and organizer. She currently teaches at the National Labor College in Silver Spring, Maryland.

4 articles

Recent battles in Wisconsin and San Jose show why we need universal pensions.

Katherine Sciacchitano Sep 1, 2012

Fighting for a Wage- and Job-Led Recovery

Katherine Sciacchitano Sep 1, 2011

Issue 288

The U.S. trade deficit, the global economic crisis, and the dollar's status as the world's reserve currency.

Katherine Sciacchitano May 1, 2010

Issue 274

Here comes the Security and Prosperity Partnership, but--what security? whose prosperity?

Katherine Sciacchitano Jan 1, 2008