economics
We Don't Need Longer School Days, We Need a Shorter Work Week
Kamala Harris's proposal to provide after-school care to kids so parents can be more productive workers is neoliberalism distilled.
New Report Confirms Just How Shitty US Workers Have It
Compared to other rich nations, the U.S. offers very little in the way of vacation time, parental leave, or unemployment benefits.
A 'Big Short' Investor's New Bet: Climate Change Will Bust the Housing Market
David Burt was one of the few who predicted the 2008 financial crisis. He's gambling that history is going to repeat itself soon.
What It’s Like to Be Stuck Inside the Wreckage of WeWork
"Nobody is running the day-to-day business. It's such a shit show," said one current employee.
The .01 Percent Freakout Over Elizabeth Warren Just Makes Her More Powerful
Wall Street is vocally unhappy with the idea of a Warren presidency. That's kind of the point.
In 2003, a Farmer Killed Himself to Protest Globalization. Little Has Changed
For years, farmers have said free trade policies have harmed them. Will the world finally start listening?
Pharma Companies Have Spent Billions Buying Back Their Own Stock
Progressives blame the practice for rising insulin costs.
Legendary Job Killer Steve Mnuchin Complains About Amazon Killing Jobs
The Treasury Secretary is being sued as part of a lawsuit alleging Sears was illegally stripped of assets by the people who ran it.
The Next Recession Could Arrive Before the End of Trump’s Term, Says Elizabeth Warren
The 2020 candidate has some dire warnings about the economy.
Three Reasons a $15 Minimum Wage Won't Actually 'Kill' Tons of Jobs
Headlines about a wage hike putting Americans out of work are misrepresenting a major new report.
Young People Are Poorer Than Ever and Government Programs Are Failing Them
A new study finds that the social safety net leaves out the youngest workers.