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.
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.
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.
Equality of Opportunity: Part I
Defining Equality of Opportunity sounds easy. It’s not. Read on to find out why.
To “V” or Not to “V.” Is this a V-Shaped Recovery?
Have we had a “V-shaped” Recovery? Would you accept V-ish?