Paperwork Keeps People Poor Paperwork Keeps People Poor
It would be a huge mistake for Democrats to embrace harsh work requirements once again.
Nov 29, 2021 / Bryce Covert
Ignore the Naysayers. A Full-Employment Recovery Is Possible. Ignore the Naysayers. A Full-Employment Recovery Is Possible.
Critics of the American Rescue Plan made two dire predictions. Both proved wrong.
Oct 15, 2021 / Mike Konczal
The Staggering Costs of Sexual Harassment The Staggering Costs of Sexual Harassment
Settlements offer a semblance of justice, but they don’t make victims of sexual harassment whole.
Sep 3, 2021 / Bryce Covert
The Political Brilliance of the American Rescue Plan The Political Brilliance of the American Rescue Plan
Biden’s stimulus plan took the question of recovery off the table. Now the Democrats can focus on passing large-scale economic reforms.
Jul 23, 2021 / Mike Konczal
There Is No Crisis of Laziness There Is No Crisis of Laziness
Republicans seem determined to make workers so financially desperate that they’ll labor for whatever pay employers deign to offer.
Jun 10, 2021 / Bryce Covert
Joe Biden Wants to Transform Care Work in America Joe Biden Wants to Transform Care Work in America
We must start by viewing care work as an essential component not just of the economy but of life itself.
Apr 30, 2021 / Mike Konczal
Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment Biden’s Next Goal Should Be Full Employment
Tight labor markets give workers power.
Mar 19, 2021 / Mike Konczal
Democrats Need to Make Good on Their Promises Democrats Need to Make Good on Their Promises
Improving people’s financial well-being is good politics.
Feb 5, 2021 / Bryce Covert
Blame Mitch for the Lack of Federal Relief Blame Mitch for the Lack of Federal Relief
Not nearly enough ire has been directed at the Senate majority leader for trying to ensure that any relief package contains a corporate liability shield.
Dec 30, 2020 / Bryce Covert
Why a Biden Administration Needs to Spend Big Why a Biden Administration Needs to Spend Big
Democrats must embrace massive infrastructure projects, giant deficits, and a high debt-to-GDP ratio.
Nov 2, 2020 / Mike Konczal