Unions Are Not a Special Interest Group
A new study confirms that labor unions raise wages for all workers — especially those of color — and do not significantly slow economic growth.
By Eric LevitzInequality
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Jordan Peterson Does Not Support ‘Equality of Opportunity’
When conservatives decry “equality of outcomes,” they’re usually evading a debate about structural inequalities in the distribution of opportunity.
By Eric LevitzAffluent Democrats Aren’t an Obstacle to Economic Populism
The class divide between affluent and working-class Democrats is less politically significant than the divide between both groups and the super-rich.
By Eric LevitzThe Trump Tax Cuts Just Got Even More Skewed to the Rich
The Senate bill gave 62 percent of its tax cuts to the top 1 percent of income earners. In the final tax bill, their share goes up to 83 percent.
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Inequality Is Rising Across the Globe — and Skyrocketing in the U.S.
A new report shows that inequality is a political choice — and American policy makers have chosen to accelerate its growth.
By Eric LevitzHow the Trump Tax Cuts Would Reshape (and/or Break) Our Economy
The GOP’s tax reforms would have major consequences for housing, higher education, and manufacturing — and just might trigger a recession.
By Eric LevitzThe Trump Economy Is a Gilded Mediocrity
Five reasons why the American economy is far weaker than mainstream commentary suggests.
By Eric Levitz4 of the Most Important Findings From a New Report on Black Women in America
Black women face inequality at every level.
By Claire LandsbaumIs It Worth It to Try to Get Rich People to Realize They’re Lucky?
If it’s such an uphill battle, as the research suggests, is it worth maybe trying something else instead?
By Jesse SingalIs It Worth It to Try to Get Rich People to Realize They’re Lucky?
If it’s such an uphill battle, as the research suggests, is it worth maybe trying something else instead?
By Jesse SingalThree Insights About Inequality in American Health Care
Despite being the richest and most powerful country in the world, America continues to do a terrible job taking care of its vulnerable citizens.
By Jesse Singal3 Insights About Inequality in American Health Care
Despite being the richest and most powerful country in the world, America continues to do a terrible job taking care of its vulnerable citizens.
By Jesse SingalThe Working Poor Got Richer in 2016
Low unemployment and minimum-wage increases sparked strong wage growth at the bottom of America’s income ladder in Obama’s final year.
By Eric LevitzSociety Becomes Less Trusting When More People Don’t Have Health Insurance
The social fabric of an entire neighborhood changes when some residents lose their coverage.
By Cari RommSociety Becomes Less Trusting When More People Don’t Have Health Insurance
The social fabric of an entire neighborhood changes when some residents lose their coverage.
By Cari RommWhy Scandinavians Care More Than Americans About Inequality
“Fairness” means different things.
By Drake BaerWhy Scandinavians Care More Than Americans About Inequality
“Fairness” means different things.
By Drake BaerA New Study Shows How Severe U.S. Inequality Is — and How Little We’re Doing About It
The average income for the bottom 50 percent is the same as in 1980 — while the average income for the top one percent has more than tripled.
By Eric LevitzIs the Mindfulness Craze Turning Us Into Suckers?
When people focus too much on psychological tricks, there’s a chance they can miss the bigger forces swirling around.
By Jesse SingalIs the Mindfulness Craze Turning Us Into Suckers?
When people focus too much on psychological tricks, there’s a chance they can miss the bigger forces swirling around.
By Jesse Singal