by Richard Eskow | Nov 2, 2015 | Blog
A new study from the International Monetary Fund concludes that unions reduce inequality and foster a healthier economy for everyone, mainly by preventing the wealthiest among us from keeping the fruits of a collaboratively created prosperity for themselves. The IMF...
by Richard Eskow | Oct 2, 2015 | Blog, Education, Election 2016
The differences between the college financing plans offered by Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are important – both for their impact on the middle class, and for what they tell us about the candidates and their governing philosophies. Elementary and high school...
by Richard Eskow | Sep 22, 2015 | Blog, Progressive Vision
Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States begins with his arrival in Washington D.C. on Tuesday afternoon. From the nation’s capital he goes to its economic capital, New York City, before concluding his trip with a visit to the nation’s birthplace in...
by Richard Eskow | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog, Economy
As of midday today, it remains unclear whether or not the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates on Thursday. If it does, it will be the first time rates have been raised since June 2006. Why is this even a matter of debate? For one thing, it appears that the Fed...
by Richard Eskow | Sep 2, 2015 | Blog, Health
According to new projections from the Kaiser Family Foundation, one in four employers will be hit with the Affordable Care Act's insurance excise tax when it takes effect in 2018. The tax, sometimes called the “Cadillac” or "Cadillac plan" tax, could affect as many as...
