How deregulation and private equity have gutted the U.S. freight rail system—and with it, the promise of America’s industrial renewal.
Private equity
Private Inequity
The Harvard economist John Coates argues that the growth of two types of investment companies—private equity firms and index funds—has concentrated power and imperiled democracy. But one of these things is not like the other.
How to Stop Vulture Funds From Killing Local News
Washington has the tools. It’s time to use them.

