Economics

VIDEO: People in Denmark Are a Lot Happier Than People in the United States. Here’s Why.

VIDEO: People in Denmark Are a Lot Happier Than People in the United States. Here’s Why. VIDEO: People in Denmark Are a Lot Happier Than People in the United States. Here’s Why.

When governments provide benefits and services that allow its citizens to thrive, everyone wins.

Jul 17, 2017 / The Nation

StoryCorps Alaska

The Aggressive Anti-Union Campaign at StoryCorps The Aggressive Anti-Union Campaign at StoryCorps

It’s a perfect example of the labor problems mission-driven nonprofits often have.

Jul 17, 2017 / Stephanie Russell-Kraft

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch

Tell Senator Orrin Hatch What ‘Experts and Stakeholders’ Really Think of His Tax Plan Tell Senator Orrin Hatch What ‘Experts and Stakeholders’ Really Think of His Tax Plan

The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee has asked for input on our tax system.

Jul 14, 2017 / Rosy Alvarez

Protesters gather outside a Sen. Ted Cruz town hall meeting, Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Austin, Texas.

Here’s What You Can Do to Help Kill the Republican ‘Health-Care’ Bill for Good Here’s What You Can Do to Help Kill the Republican ‘Health-Care’ Bill for Good

This fight is far from over.

Jul 14, 2017 / NationAction

Americans Oppose School Segregation in Theory—but Not in Practice

Americans Oppose School Segregation in Theory—but Not in Practice Americans Oppose School Segregation in Theory—but Not in Practice

A debate over integration of a wealthy school in New York City shows that change is no easy task.

Jul 13, 2017 / StudentNation / Perpetual Baffour

Walmart in Mexico

Walmart’s Sick Scheduling Policies Walmart’s Sick Scheduling Policies

A new survey alleges that the mega-retailer punishes workers for medical absences.

Jul 13, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Amazon's Jeff Bezos

Don’t Fall for Amazon’s ‘Prime Day’ Don’t Fall for Amazon’s ‘Prime Day’

You might get a good deal now, but the company is gobbling up market share and bludgeoning competitors.

Jul 11, 2017 / David Dayen

Activists gather outside American Enterprise Institute to protest FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and the Trump administration’s attacks on net neutrality.

Take Action Now: Share Your Health-Care Story and Get Trained in Direct Action Take Action Now: Share Your Health-Care Story and Get Trained in Direct Action

Check out three meaningful actions you can take this week.

Jul 11, 2017 / NationAction

There Is One Federal Agency That Is Still Doing Its Job

There Is One Federal Agency That Is Still Doing Its Job There Is One Federal Agency That Is Still Doing Its Job

Picking a fight with Trump, Richard Cordray and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are making it easier to sue banks.

Jul 11, 2017 / Helaine Olen

Fight for 15 Rally

The Debate Democrats Can’t Duck The Debate Democrats Can’t Duck

The populist temper of the time is rousing citizens across the country. Politics as usual won’t suffice anymore.

Jul 11, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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