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8 People Describe How Unions Changed Their Lives
"That strike helped us win family health coverage, and I never need to worry about money when I go to the doctor anymore."
11 People Talk About Confronting Racist Salary Discrimination at Work
"My boss told me I wouldn't be getting a promotion or pay raise that cycle. I asked for some feedback, and he said I lacked 'polish.' When I asked what that meant, he said, 'You know, your hair, and stuff.'"
Everything Is Falling Apart, but Strangers Are Saving Each Other's Lives
Mutual aid groups are helping to connect those who most need help with those who can provide it.
Coronavirus Is Ripping Away Health Insurance for Hourly Workers
"I’m worried if my son gets sick," said one hotel housekeeper who has seen drastic cuts to her hours.
Rich People Are Buying 'Survival Condos' in Abandoned Nuclear Missile Silos
While regular people stock up on water and canned goods amid Coronavirus worries, members of the 1 percent are preparing more expensive backup plans.
Ask a Rich Person: The Millionaire Mega-Donor
At least one member of the 1 percent admits it's wrong his money gives him political access.
Trump Reveals the Big Lie That Will Fuel His 2020 Campaign
His State of the Union speech showed how he'll falsely take credit for the U.S. economy.
Warren Would Erase $640 Billion in Student Debt No Matter What Congress Said
The candidate's latest plan shows how she'd be willing to use executive power as president.
Rich People Agree That Life Is Unfair
They are concerned about inequality, according to a new survey, but don't ask them to pay more in taxes.
Raising the Minimum Wage by Just $1 Could Literally Save Lives
A new study found that states with higher minimum wages have lower suicide rates among people without college degrees.
The Distinctly American Privilege of Forgetting War Exists
If full-blown war with Iran eventually breaks out, how many American civilians will really notice? Or care?
Here's What Billionaires Actually Give Each Other As Gifts
The fashionable 1 percent isn't interested in luxury goods, but they are really afraid of death.