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. Continue reading An Employment Situation 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. Continue reading Race, Unions, and MLK
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. Continue reading Video: The December 2020 Employment Situation
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. Continue reading A Double Standard in Capitol Arrests
Equality of Opportunity: Part I
Defining Equality of Opportunity sounds easy. It’s not. Read on to find out why. Continue reading Equality of Opportunity: Part I
To “V” or Not to “V.” Is this a V-Shaped Recovery?
Have we had a “V-shaped” Recovery? Would you accept V-ish? Continue reading To “V” or Not to “V.” Is this a V-Shaped Recovery?
Is COVID Fueling Unequal College Enrollment?
The pandemic has been unequal in terms of health and job loss. What about college enrollment? Sadly, yes. Continue reading Is COVID Fueling Unequal College Enrollment?
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? Continue reading The Social Security Trust Fund is Nearing the End
Do Republican Presidents have Better Economic Records?
People usually say Republican presidential candidates will handle the economy better. The evidence says otherwise. Continue reading Do Republican Presidents have Better Economic Records?
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. Continue reading Good News, Bad News: Widows’ Poverty