by Nancy Altman | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Featured
Donald Trump’s proposal to cut the payroll contribution rate is a stealth attack on Social Security. Even if the proposal were to replace Social Security’s dedicated revenue with deficit-funded general revenue, the proposal would undermine this vital program. The...
by Tom Conway | Mar 11, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Featured, Future of Work
Photo credit: Alex Proimos / flickr / cc The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its worst loss since the 2008 financial crisis in a single day this week because of the coronavirus’ impact on global trade, leaving many Americans sick with worry. It’s not just a...
by Adrienne Evans | Mar 10, 2020 | Blog, Democracy, Economy, Election, Featured
United Action for Idaho, part of the People's Action national network of grassroots groups, endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders for President ahead of Idaho’s Democratic primary vote on Tuesday, March 10. Bernie Sanders has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to the working...
by Miles Mogulescu | Mar 10, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Featured, Health, International, Jobs and Growth
In the short time since the COVID-19 virus was discovered and made public in Wuhan, a city of 11 million in central China, this new strain of coronavirus - a family of pathogens that includes the common cold, as well as more deadly strains like SARS and MERS - has...
by Shailly Gupta Barnes, Lindsay Koshagarian | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog, Election, Featured
The 2020 presidential campaign is well underway, and it’s noisy. Candidates make promises, break promises, offer assurances, and spin the news constantly. What’s one way to get a clear look at their priorities? In the case of a sitting president, by looking at their...
by Joy Blackwood | Mar 6, 2020 | Blog, Democracy, Featured, Letter From DC, Policy
Photo credit: Dhilung Kirat / flickr / cc It’s March in Washington, D.C., which means the cherry blossoms will bloom any day now. Our nation’s capital would be teeming with visitors and excitement under normal circumstances. The mood here, however, is subdued. In...
