Democrats lost the White House, as well as both Houses of Congress, due to Donald Trump’s ability to exploit fears among White conservatives and turn people against each other instead of the real enemies.
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Posted inPOLITICS
It won’t just be Haitians who suffer from anti-immigrant lies
Right-wing pundits and politicians are spreading baseless claims about Haitian immigrants, causing fear and leading to bomb threats, harassment, and vandalism, while Black immigrants are some of our most vulnerable community members and contribute to the economy and reduce crime rates.
Posted inOPINION
The big rip: Low wage corporations spent half a trillion inflating CEO pay
Sarah Anderson, director of the Global Economy Project and co-editor of Inequality.org, has found that low-wage workers are not better paid because their employers spend their cash on stock buybacks and CEO pay instead of investing in long-term capital expenditures.
Posted inOpinion
Our tax code rewards corporate price gouging– next year, we can change that
Next year, Congress will have the opportunity to decide whether to continue giving tax breaks to wealthy corporations and the rich, or invest in an economy that works for all Americans.
Posted inHealth
The paradox of public health solutions that worsen climate change
Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. is advocating for sustainable solutions to address the paradox of inhalers contributing to environmental degradation in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, where residents are disproportionately affected by pollution and asthma rates are high.
Posted inCommentary
Restaurant workers deserve a livable wage, too
Restaurant Opportunities Center – DC is pushing for a minimum wage hike for tipped workers across the country, with several states currently considering legislation to do the same, while the National Restaurant Association is fighting against the increase.
Posted inCommentary
Making ends meet is hard enough without a penalty for coming up short
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working to reduce overdraft and late fees, which are disproportionately harmful to low-income households and people of color, by establishing benchmarks and limiting the amount companies can charge for a late fee.