Meet America’s New Underclass
Nov 14, 2019 Jobs in a new category called “wealth work" are growing twice as fast as other jobs. And no, it doesn’t mean working on getting wealthy.
The Economy Is Stacked Against Millennials—But There’s Hope
Aug 14, 2019 Young Americans carry an unfair burden in today's economy, but bold solutions being floated by lawmakers could lighten the load.
Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Biden in New Legislative Battle
Jun 16, 2019 After presidential hopeful Biden flip-flops on the issue, the congresswoman fights a measure that bars using federal funds for abortions.
After the Shutdown, the Lowest Paid Workers Still Won’t Get Back Pay
Jan 29, 2019 Over half a million contractors, including janitors and cooks, have no recourse.HUD Plan Would Raise Rents for Poor by 20 Percent
Jun 7, 2018 Housing Secretary Ben Carson says his proposal would create a path toward self-sufficiency for millions of low-income households by pushing more people to find work.
Middle- and Lower-Income U.S. Households Losing Ground, Report Says
May 13, 2016 Poorer households saw their income drop from a median of $26,373 in 1999 to $23,811 in 2014, and middle-class incomes fell too, according to new research.
Broadband Rates Are Too Damn High
Dec 30, 2015 Low-income communities are being stranded as everyone else catches a ride on the information superhighway.
Americans Don’t Party Like They Used To
Oct 1, 2015 Depressed finances, artisanal culture and the comfortable snare of social media may be leading millennials to throw and attend fewer house parties than previous generations of Americans.
Unreliable Schedules Mean Doubt, Anxiety and Discomfort for Workers
Aug 17, 2015 The fight for a living wage won’t result in being able to put food on the table if employees are given too few hours of work per week, writes a Gap salesperson who says low pay isn't the only problem.
Los Angeles to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
May 20, 2015 A historic victory has been won for the city's low-wage workers.
