Ten numbers that explain the roots of white male rage.
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Posted inBooks, January/February 2016, Magazine, Politics
How to Corral the Donor Class
When it comes to money in politics, the real problem is not corruption, but inequality.
Posted inEconomy, Politics
The Truth About Blue States and Inequality
Some blue parts of the country might see higher levels of inequality, but they also do a better job of softening inequality’s impacts on citizens’ well-being.
Posted inEconomy, Magazine, November/December 2015
The Second Racial Wealth Gap
White Millennials can often rely on their parents for financial assistance. For many black and Hispanic Millennials it’s the other way around.
Posted inCover, Economy, Magazine, November/December 2015, The Monopolized Economy
Bloom and Bust
Regional inequality is out of control. Here’s how to reverse it.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Magazine, November/December 2015
Why Denver, Nashville, and Boston Are Booming
Want your city to flourish? Just make it the seat of state government!
Posted inEconomy
Americans’ Precarious Financial Lives
60 percent of Americans have struggled with a financial emergency in the last year, says new research from the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Posted inGovernment, Republic 3.0
Chicago’s Promising Experiment with a Year-Round EITC
A Chicago pilot program is improving financial stability for low-income families by converting the Earned Income Tax Credit into installments.
Posted inGovernment, Republic 3.0
A Bold Agenda for Tackling Child Poverty
Without urgent action, too many of America’s next generation will grow up in economic distress.
Posted inEducation, Higher Education, Magazine, September/October 2015
Rethinking the Bachelor’s Degree
Many students must choose between a four-year program they’re not ready for and a job training program that will limit them. Time for a third option.
