
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. Continue reading 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. Continue reading A Life Expectancy Reversal
The phrase “I Quit” has a negative connotation. But, maybe it shouldn’t. After all, for many workers it’s their best bargaining chip. Continue reading More Worker Quits? It’s a Good Thing.
Introducing Universal Pre-K would be costly. But, most investments are. And, the evidence suggests that this one would pay for itself. Continue reading Universal Pre-K as an Investment
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. Continue reading Equality of Opportunity: Part II
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! Continue reading Saving for Two: Avoiding a Common Retirement Mistake
The Voting Rights Act was important. But, it lost it’s teeth in 2013, and states are starting to take advantage. Continue reading Voter Suppression: 2020 Style
Student loan forgiveness is probably a good idea. But, if not done carefully, it could benefit households already doing pretty well. Continue reading Targeting Student Loan Forgiveness
Believe it or not, it has been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the U.S. economy. Time for a checkup. Continue reading An Employment Situation Checkup
MLK and labor unions may not seem to have a lot in common. But they do, and new organizing activity could help Black workers. Continue reading Race, Unions, and MLK
The BLS Employment Situation Summary is a useful document to try and read for yourself. This post can help. Continue reading Video: The December 2020 Employment Situation