Trump’s proposed $5,000 checks would cost $1.35 trillion, dwarfing spending Republicans have called too expensive.

New research argues discrimination, not skills gaps, is the main reason Black men face much lower employment rates.

Trump claims Iran’s nuclear program drove the war, but his administration has repeatedly offered contradictory reasons for the conflict.

Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget would cost about $11,200 per household, far exceeding the cost of many domestic programs.

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The rich's control of the media is at least as important as their campaign spending

Trump accounts offer small tax-advantaged savings for children, but critics argue they are no substitute for Social Security or public assistance programs.

Trump’s claimed ignorance of Iran retaliation risks fuel spikes, supply shocks, and food crises that could threaten millions of lives.

The shift to clean energy has been hyper-charged

We can win a real agenda for working people — but only if we all come together and fight for it. Add your name if you agree: It's time for a Working Families Guarantee

We can get to a simplified corporate income tax system that raises the same amount of revenue with much less waste.

While the country is politically polarized in many ways, this collection highlights a range of public policies with broad public support that would advance worker power and enhance democracy in the Un...

Budget cuts backed by Trump and Republicans weaken the IRS, reducing enforcement and enabling wealthy tax evasion while costing billions in lost revenue.

Despite record low national unemployment, millions remain jobless or underemployed, exposing stark regional and demographic gaps.

While the country is politically polarized in many ways, this collection highlights a range of public policies with broad public support that would advance worker power and enhance democracy in the Un...

First baby bonds, now Trump Accounts for newborns. A debate ensues on who will benefit the most from these child wealth-building vehicles.

Hungary voters deliver a decisive defeat to Viktor Orbán, rejecting years of democratic backsliding and political control.

Your loss is Hungary's (and democracy's) win

Elon Musk's Grok AI became 'MechaHitler' after parameter changes, highlighting how all AI models are 'born biased'.

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

High earners stop paying Social Security taxes once their income passes the cap, raising questions about the case for eliminating the payroll tax limit.

High earners stop paying Social Security taxes once their income passes the cap, raising questions about the case for eliminating the payroll tax limit.

Aircraft carriers and stealth bombers are expensive to use.

Evidence shows that soft skills are not the main driver of low employment among less-educated young Black men.

Overturning Citizens United won’t stop billionaire influence. Media ownership and unlimited spending shape elections more than campaign ads.

State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession is the product of a collaborative effort drawing on the expertise of Joint Center staff, fellows, and trusted external partners. ...

Study examines low wages, working poverty, and union barriers facing Black workers in the Southern United States.

Experts lamented the think tank's closures as a loss for policymakers, advocates, and researchers who have relied on the data to prevent shootings.