The Economic Betrayal in Trump’s False Promises
The past two years have showcased not only President Trump’s rigging of the U.S. economy, but also the unfulfilled economic promises he made to working Americans.
Building Progressive Infrastructure: How Infrastructure Investments Can Create Jobs, Strengthen Communities, and Tackle the Climate Crisis
Kevin DeGood, Alison Cassady, Karla Walter, and Rejane Frederick discuss the important pieces of a progressive infrastructure bill.
Tracking the Rising Cost of Trump and McConnell’s Shutdown
By the White House's own estimate, President Trump and Sen. McConnell's shutdown is costing the U.S. economy $6.5 billion each week they refuse to fund the government.
How Workers Get Paid Is Changing: Consumer Protections Need to Catch Up
Gregg Gelzinis, David Madland, and Joe Valenti discuss how changes in how workers are paid warrant important updates to consumer protections.
10 Ways State and Local Officials Can Build Worker Power in 2019
Progressive state and local lawmakers should act to strengthen workers’ power in the economy and our democracy.
Opportunity Costs: Republican-Controlled Congress Chooses Tax Cuts Over Infrastructure Investments
Tax cuts for the wealthy could have covered the cost of investing in the nation’s deteriorating infrastructure.
Without Strong Unions, the Middle Class Is in Trouble
New Census Bureau data indicate that the middle class is receiving close to the smallest-ever share of the nation’s income.
The Tax Bill That Would Launch More Than 13,000 Yachts
This fall, the House majority is ignoring working families to focus on giving even more money to its wealthy donors.
Under President Trump, Workers Continue to Struggle
David Madland, Olugbenga Ajilore, Michael Madowitz, and Daniella Zessoules discuss how the Trump administration's policies are harming American workers.
Union Membership Narrows the Racial Wealth Gap for Families of Color
Christian E. Weller and David Madland discuss the importance of unions in closing the racial wealth gap.