We Don’t Have a Child Care Fraud Problem—We Have a Care Economy Problem
The United States is asking the wrong question about child care. In recent months, headlines and political rhetoric have focused…
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The US-Israel war on Iran is an epic disaster in the making.
I Am a New York Millionaire. My Message to Albany Is Simple: Tax Me More.
The former managing director of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, says tax increases on high earners like himself will improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers and reduce political instability.
Meet the Tax That Oligarchs Love to Hate
A new film about the inheritance tax deftly uses the arguments between a “self-made” conservative multi-millionaire and his progressive son.
Peace Activists Rally for Tax Resistance
As DOGE continues to make massive budget cuts to social services, longtime anti-war activists are taking control of where their tax dollars go — or don’t.
Some Republican Leaders Are Looking for Ways to Slash Social Security
A financial lifeline for tens of millions of Americans is at risk of being privatized by the incoming Trump administration.
How Economic Power in the World Works
A review of ‘The Economic Government of the World’ by Martin Daunton.
Cuba in the Dark: Biden Urged to Ease Sanctions Before He Leaves Office
The burden of U.S. economic sanctions weighs heavier each day on this socialist nation.
Cuba’s Devastating Blackouts Worsened by U.S. Economic Blockade
The Cuban government is struggling to keep an aging Soviet-era power grid running while crippling U.S. sanctions make it impossible for this tropical island nation to convert to solar, wind and hydro energy sources.
Why Kamala Harris’ Promise to Aid Small Businesses Rings Hollow
Seventy percent of small businesses fail within three years.