No Matter How You Look at It, the Big Beautiful Bill is a Monstrosity

Here are three views of the bill's horrific distributional consequences.

John Miller Jul 7, 2025

Left Hook

What’s Different About Today’s Government Deficit and Debt?

As of today, the U.S. government’s current deficit and debt are indeed currently at unprecedented levels for peacetime—once we account for them appropriately.

Robert Pollin Jul 1, 2025

Left Hook

No Tax on Tips

Even the stand-alone No Tax on Tips Act would do far too little to better the lot of low-income workers, even tipped workers.

John Miller Jun 27, 2025

Issue 268

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Issue 268

In Vieques, Puerto Rico, La Lucha Continua

Residents struggle for control after the U.S. Navy's departure.

Liv Gold Nov 1, 2006

Issue 268

America's Fringe Economy

Financial services for the poor and credit-challenged are big business.

Howard Karger Nov 1, 2006

Issue 268

Turning Gas into Development in Bolivia

Will Evo Morales' attempt at re-nationalization bring real change?

Aaron Luoma and Gretchen Gordon Nov 1, 2006

Issue 268

Microcredit and Women's Poverty

Granting this year's Nobel Peace Prize to microcredit guru Muhammad Yunus affirms neoliberalism.

Susan F. Feiner and Drucilla K. Barker Nov 1, 2006