Trump Pushes Massive Tax Cut for Multimillionaires over Child Care for Working Families
The Trump administration’s estate tax repeal proposal abandons promise of affordable child care and prioritizes tax cuts for wealthy heirs.
How the Budget Resolution Will Make or Break Revenue-Neutral Tax Reform
Toward a Marshall Plan for America
Trump’s Burdensome and Costly Deregulatory Agenda
A Plan for Rebuilding America and Investing in Workers and Jobs
The Midwestern Great Recession of 2001 and the Destruction of Good Jobs
Electricity Customers in 30 States Could Foot the Bill for Perry’s Coal Bailout
More than 147 million ratepayers in 30 states could pay higher electricity bills if the Trump administration succeeds in bailing out uneconomic coal and nuclear power plants.
This Is How Much Average Americans Will Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts for the 1 Percent
Footing the bill for Trump’s tax breaks for the top 1 percent would cost the bottom 99 percent of households an average of nearly $1,400 each.
Raising Pay and Providing Benefits for Workers in a Disruptive Economy
State and local policymakers have the power to raise standards for gig economy workers and independent contractors throughout the U.S. economy.
Recovering from Hurricane Maria Requires an Extensive Federal Response
After weathering two devastating storms, Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover as the federal government fails to provide short-term and long-term relief.
Deregulating AIG Was a Mistake
Material financial stress at insurance giant AIG could still threaten U.S. financial stability.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge 101
Allowing oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would offset less than one hundredth of 1 percent of the cost of the tax cuts that President Trump wants to give millionaires and corporations.
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-September 2017 Jobs Release
On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation Summary for the month of September. Here are some labor market indicators to watch.
3 Ways the Senate Budget Reopens the Door for ACA Repeal
Congress would be able to pass major parts of ACA repeal using the reconciliation instructions in the new Senate budget resolution.
Economics of Misogyny
Misogyny is more than being catcalled when you’re on your way to work; it’s embedded within the structure of our economy and limits our economic potential.
Paid Family and Medical Leave: By the Numbers
Current data show the need for a comprehensive paid family and medical leave policy.
The Importance of Paid Leave for Caregivers
Comprehensive paid family and medical leave not only helps workers care for their families but keeps them in the labor force, thus boosting the entire U.S. economy.
Outdoor Recreation Is Big Business
As Western communities strive to develop sustainable, diverse economies that are less tied to the boom and bust cycle of extractive industries, outdoor recreation offers a promising path to prosperity.
Tax Reform Must Be at Least Revenue-Neutral and Avoid Gimmicks
In light of the Trump administration's and congressional Republicans' proposed massive tax cuts, this fact sheet explains how Congress should avoid various gimmicks to hide the true cost of tax cuts.
A Windfall for Wealthy Heirs
This fact sheet explains why repealing the tax on estates worth more than $5.5 million would only benefit the wealthiest 0.2 percent of Americans and leave crucial domestic programs unfunded.