Over the last 40 years, inequality in wages has risen. But, money isn’t everything. Enjoying your time matters too. And, time inequality may be rising.
A Life Expectancy Reversal
The U.S. was making progress on the life expectancy gap. New CDC data make it clear how perilous progress can be.
More Worker Quits? It’s a Good Thing.
The phrase “I Quit” has a negative connotation. But, maybe it shouldn’t. After all, for many workers it’s their best bargaining chip.
Universal Pre-K as an Investment
Introducing Universal Pre-K would be costly. But, most investments are. And, the evidence suggests that this one would pay for itself.
Equality of Opportunity: Part II
Defining equal opportunity is hard. But, this post tries to do it and then look at data to see if the U.S. has it. Spoiler: it doesn’t.
Saving for Two: Avoiding a Common Retirement Mistake
Screwing up retirement savings is an equal opportunity proposition. End up on the right side of retirement inequality with a relatively painless step — talk to your partner!
Voter Suppression: 2020 Style
The Voting Rights Act was important. But, it lost it’s teeth in 2013, and states are starting to take advantage.
Targeting Student Loan Forgiveness
Student loan forgiveness is probably a good idea. But, if not done carefully, it could benefit households already doing pretty well.
An Employment Situation Checkup
Believe it or not, it has been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the U.S. economy. Time for a checkup.
Race, Unions, and MLK
MLK and labor unions may not seem to have a lot in common. But they do, and new organizing activity could help Black workers.