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Progress-less: Understanding Some of the Economics Behind Rising Inequality

The stagnating middle class, the lack of progress by gender and race, and the rise of the rich since the 1970s

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.

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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.

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Video: The December 2020 Employment Situation

The BLS Employment Situation Summary is a useful document to try and read for yourself. This post can help.

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A Double Standard in Capitol Arrests

Apparently storming the U.S. Capitol isn’t quite as likely to get you arrested as protesting racial injustice.

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Equality of Opportunity: Part I

Defining Equality of Opportunity sounds easy. It’s not. Read on to find out why.

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To “V” or Not to “V.” Is this a V-Shaped Recovery?

Have we had a “V-shaped” Recovery? Would you accept V-ish?

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Is COVID Fueling Unequal College Enrollment?

The pandemic has been unequal in terms of health and job loss. What about college enrollment? Sadly, yes.

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The Social Security Trust Fund is Nearing the End

The Social Security Trust Fund will run out around 2034. Why are we acting like it’s Science Fiction?

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Do Republican Presidents have Better Economic Records?

People usually say Republican presidential candidates will handle the economy better. The evidence says otherwise.

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Good News, Bad News: Widows’ Poverty

The good news: older widows’ poverty rates are declining. The bad news: other single women don’t have such a rosy picture.

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