The Score

A monthly feature about the economy by Bryce Covert and Mike Konczal.

Bankers of the World, Unite!

Bankers of the World, Unite! Bankers of the World, Unite!

To stabilize our economy, we should unionize the financial sector.

Oct 19, 2018 / Mike Konczal

Americans Work Too Much Already

Americans Work Too Much Already Americans Work Too Much Already

The Save American Workers Act would do nothing of the sort, but it would force many employees to log more hours.

Sep 28, 2018 / Bryce Covert

The Shareholder Revolution Devours Its Children

The Shareholder Revolution Devours Its Children The Shareholder Revolution Devours Its Children

The economy has been rigged to channel wealth to a tiny elite.

Aug 15, 2018 / Mike Konczal

How Tipping Shortchanges Workers

How Tipping Shortchanges Workers How Tipping Shortchanges Workers

In most US states, tipped employees are guaranteed only a small fraction of the federal minimum wage.

Jul 6, 2018 / Bryce Covert

There Is Power in a Union

There Is Power in a Union There Is Power in a Union

A new study overturns economic orthodoxy and shows that unions reduce inequality.

May 23, 2018 / Mike Konczal

Actually, Guns Do Kill People

Actually, Guns Do Kill People Actually, Guns Do Kill People

The research is now clear: Right-to-carry laws increase the rate of violent crime.

Apr 27, 2018 / Mike Konczal

No Wonder Teachers Are Saying Enough Is Enough

No Wonder Teachers Are Saying Enough Is Enough No Wonder Teachers Are Saying Enough Is Enough

Public-school teachers around the country have been asked to do more with less.

Mar 29, 2018 / StudentNation / Bryce Covert

This Supreme Court Case Could Make Corporate Giants Even More Powerful

This Supreme Court Case Could Make Corporate Giants Even More Powerful This Supreme Court Case Could Make Corporate Giants Even More Powerful

A decision in Ohio v. American Express could undermine our ability to curtail monopoly power.

Mar 16, 2018 / Mike Konczal

Work Requirements Failed Once, and They’ll Fail Again

Work Requirements Failed Once, and They’ll Fail Again Work Requirements Failed Once, and They’ll Fail Again

Requiring Medicaid recipients to find employment is a cruel solution to a nonexistent problem.

Feb 8, 2018 / Bryce Covert

3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code

3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code 3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code

The GOP tax bill creates a vast and easy game for accountants to play.

Jan 12, 2018 / Mike Konczal

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